Do I Have to Fund a Trust Before My Will Leaves Money to Kids? | NC

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Q: Do I have to put money into a trust ahead of time if my will leaves money to my children? A: No — not usually. A will can leave money to your children without moving that money into a trust during your lifetime. You generally have a few options. You can leave the money directly to the child, leave it to a custodian for a minor, or have the will create a trust that starts at death and is…