 Is it drugs? Maybe it's alcohol or gambling. You're worried about them. You love them. But what about their inheritance? Are you crazy for even thinking about giving them anything after you've gone? You know that just handing them money will likely hurt them more than help them, don't you? It could even push them over the edge. A parent that gives an adult child an inheritance outright is not helping that child. In fact, they may be actually contributing to their problems. Over 21 million Americans battle with drug or drug and alcohol addiction every year. You love your child, but they've struggled with addiction for years. Be honest with yourself. You may be giving them money so they now have more access to drugs and alcohol. I know you don't mean to, but this is reality. What can you do? There actually are ways that you can give an inheritance so that your loved one with drug or alcohol issues can actually be helped. Things can be structured so that counseling can be paid for. In fact, inheritance can be used for their own good and you can contribute to their lives but not contribute to their addictions. How? That's up to you. The important thing is that we can design together as part of your Living Trust Center to State Plan an inheritance plan for your adult child or other loved one with addiction issues. Imagine not having to worry about them when you're gone. Can't you just feel the peace of mind that comes once you've added protecting them as part of your state plan? With my office having over 25 years of experience in designing a state plan, we can help. Look, contact our office. Let's talk.