Should name minor children as beneficiaries on a life insurance policy?

🤔  Should you list your minor children on your life insurance policy?

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If you want to make sure your kids are covered through your life insurance, listing them as a beneficiary is not what we typically recommend. 

Why? 

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Because they get all the money in one big sum when they turn 18 (and that much money all at once isn’t the best thing for 18-year-olds).  

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Here is a better option:

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👉 Go with a trust. 

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That way, you can control how much money they get at a time. 

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Are your minor children on your life insurance?

William Wombacher, your Central Illinois Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) and Social Security Disability Specialist. I’ll help you!
Call me at 309-674-8125, visit at www.wombacherlaw.com

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