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What to consider before giving an early inheritance

There are a few crucial things to look into when deciding whether to give an early inheritance.

Published: 23 February 2025
  • wa
  • 23 February 2025
  • WA Today

As our population continues to age, early inheritances are on the rise. This is where the testator – the person who gives the inheritance – is alive at the time of passing on their fortune.

It’s becoming an increasingly popular option as parents and grandparents look at ways to help their offspring onto the property ladder or with the rising cost of living. Around $3.5 trillion in assets are expected to be passed on between generations by 2050.