10/16/2026
Should You Give Your Kids Their Inheritance While You’re Still Alive?
For generations, the traditional idea of inheritance was simple:
Parents built wealth during their lifetimes, and their children received what was left after they died.
That model is starting to change.
More parents are asking a different question:
Would some of this money do more good for my family now than it will 20 or 30 years from now?
That question is especially relevant for financially secure retirees whose adult children may be facing some of the most expensive years of their lives: buying a first home, raising children, paying for education, starting a business, or managing the cost of living in an expensive area. https://baldwinaccountingcpa.com/2026/10/16/living-inheritance-gifting-to-children/