{"id":341,"date":"2023-03-27T06:05:37","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T06:05:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balelaw.com\/?p=341"},"modified":"2023-10-18T06:07:19","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T06:07:19","slug":"creating-a-trust-for-children-with-substance-abuse-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/balelaw.com\/blog\/creating-a-trust-for-children-with-substance-abuse-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating a Trust for Children With Substance Abuse Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"

Even though the vast majority of people are familiar with the detrimental effects of illegal substances and alcohol, there are millions of Americans with substance abuse problems. It is even more heartbreaking and devastating when it is your child who falls prey to substance abuse.<\/p>\n

Your child\u2019s drug or alcohol abuse problem is definitely something worth taking into consideration when creating a trust or other estate planning documents. While many parents often choose to disinherit the child who has a substance abuse problem or postpone estate planning, hoping their child will be able to overcome the problem, there may be better alternatives.<\/p>\n

If you want to create a trust but your child has a substance abuse problem, you might want to consult with an experienced attorney to provide you with qualified and tailored advice for your specific case. David Bale is an\u00a0estate planning attorney<\/a>\u00a0in Westerville, Ohio, who helps clients achieve their goals in the best way possible. The Law Office of David G. Bale also provides legal counsel to clients in New Albany, Worthington, and other parts of Franklin and Delaware counties.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Possible Inheritance Concerns for a Child With an Addiction<\/span><\/h2>
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