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Parental Control Over Gifts
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Parents in North Carolina can refuse gifts for minors if not in their best interest. For large gifts, a trust can manage funds and set access conditions. Once a child turns 18, parental control ends, but trust terms can extend control. Consult a local attorney for trust setup guidance.Full Conversation
can i as a parent of a minor stop my mother from giving a gift to my child?
In North Carolina, as a parent, you generally have the right to make decisions for your minor child, including whether they can receive a gift. If you believe the gift is not in your child's best interest, you can refuse it.
Is there a specific reason you want to stop your mother from giving the gift?
Is there a specific reason you want to stop your mother from giving the gift?
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Got it. Could you please share more details about the reason you want to stop your mother from giving the gift? This will help me provide more precise information.
there are at least two. #* as far as I'm concerned, she is more likely to harm my kid than help him. her motivation is to tickle her own fancy. #* i am concerned she will bequeath to him a large monetary gift, and i think young adults need to work for their money, not have it given. the risk is too high that a monetary gift could lead to his ruin.
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In North Carolina, you can generally prevent your child from receiving a gift if you believe it is not in their best interest. However, since your child is a minor, any significant gifts or bequests may need to be managed through a trust or guardianship arrangement, which can provide some oversight.
Would you like more detailed information on how to legally refuse the gift or set up a trust?
In North Carolina, you can generally prevent your child from receiving a gift if you believe it is not in their best interest. However, since your child is a minor, any significant gifts or bequests may need to be managed through a trust or guardianship arrangement, which can provide some oversight.
Would you like more detailed information on how to legally refuse the gift or set up a trust?
can i prevent her from leaving him money?
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In North Carolina, you cannot directly prevent your mother from leaving money to your child in her will. However, you can:
- Establish a trust to control how the money is used.
- Seek legal advice to explore options like contesting the will.
Would you like information on setting up a trust?
In North Carolina, you cannot directly prevent your mother from leaving money to your child in her will. However, you can:
- Establish a trust to control how the money is used.
- Seek legal advice to explore options like contesting the will.
Would you like information on setting up a trust?
will i have any control after he is *?
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Once your child turns *, they are legally considered an adult, and your direct control over their financial decisions ends. However, if a trust is established, you can set terms that extend beyond their 18th birthday to manage the funds. Would you like more information on setting up a trust?
Once your child turns *, they are legally considered an adult, and your direct control over their financial decisions ends. However, if a trust is established, you can set terms that extend beyond their 18th birthday to manage the funds. Would you like more information on setting up a trust?
via a trust how long after he is * can i defer his access?
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In North Carolina, you can set up a trust to defer your child's access to the funds beyond the age of *. The terms of the trust can specify the age or conditions under which the beneficiary can access the funds. This can extend well into adulthood, depending on how you structure the trust.
Would you like more detailed information on setting up such a trust?
In North Carolina, you can set up a trust to defer your child's access to the funds beyond the age of *. The terms of the trust can specify the age or conditions under which the beneficiary can access the funds. This can extend well into adulthood, depending on how you structure the trust.
Would you like more detailed information on setting up such a trust?
can i set limits on a trust (bequeathed from the grandmother to my son who is a minor) after she dies?
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Yes, you can set limits on a trust bequeathed from the grandmother to your son. Once the trust is established, you can specify terms and conditions for fund access, such as age or milestones.
Would you like more detailed information on setting up such a trust?
Yes, you can set limits on a trust bequeathed from the grandmother to your son. Once the trust is established, you can specify terms and conditions for fund access, such as age or milestones.
Would you like more detailed information on setting up such a trust?
yes
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In North Carolina, setting up a trust can help you manage and control the funds your child receives, even after they turn *. You can set conditions to extend control well into adulthood.
Would you like more detailed information on how to start setting up this trust?
In North Carolina, setting up a trust can help you manage and control the funds your child receives, even after they turn *. You can set conditions to extend control well into adulthood.
Would you like more detailed information on how to start setting up this trust?
yes
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It sounds like setting up a trust is a crucial step for you.
You may want to consult with a local attorney for detailed guidance on establishing a trust that meets your needs. If you have further questions or need more information on the topic, feel free to ask!
It sounds like setting up a trust is a crucial step for you.
You may want to consult with a local attorney for detailed guidance on establishing a trust that meets your needs. If you have further questions or need more information on the topic, feel free to ask!
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