There are many reasons you might consider giving your adult children a portion of their inheritance now, while you’re alive and well. Maybe you’ve seen your nest egg grow thanks to a robust stock market, and you have more in savings than you thought you would at this stage of your life. Perhaps you and your spouse enjoy excellent health and have received nothing but good checkups for years, so you’re not overly concerned about medical expenses. Or maybe just want to be there to experience how your financial assistance helps your children pursue their dreams and achieve their goals. While many parents would like to help their adult children financially as much as possible, before acting on your generous inclinations you should consider a number of potential problems. For instance, what if one of your children could use some help right now, perhaps with paying off student loans or
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