Early Inheritances: Should You Give Your Children Money Now?

You have worked hard to build financial security, and now you are watching your adult children struggle with house prices, mortgages and the cost of raising a family. You could help them. The harder question is whether you should.

Giving your children money now could help them buy a home years sooner, relieve some of the pressure they are under and allow you to see them enjoy their inheritance while you are still here. But what if your help changes the decisions they make, creates an expectation you never intended or keeps them in a situation they would otherwise need to change?

In this episode, Paul explores what can happen after parents decide to step in financially. Through real examples, he reveals why some gifts can transform an adult child's future while others produce consequences nobody saw coming.

Inside this episode

• The question to ask before giving your children an early inheritance
• Why the timing of your help could make an enormous difference
• The point where financial support can begin working against its purpose
• What parents can overlook when they attach conditions to a gift
• How to help your children without putting your own financial security at risk

If you are considering helping your adult children: Guidance Financial Services can help you understand what you can comfortably afford and explore the options available before money and family become unnecessarily complicated. Book your appointment here.

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