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LIFE INSURANCE

Hi Hope all are well 
Just need to ask as have the above was a joint one bus am now divorced changeing to sole one but want ask how to leave money for son as in case some thing happens to me 
would i need to set up a trust or name him as nomie on my policy or advise my company only to give to him once he is 18 years old 
if set up trust would i ned to pat tax or admin change on this 

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  • DullGreyGuy
    DullGreyGuy Posts: 18,613 Forumite
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    Hi Hope all are well 
    Just need to ask as have the above was a joint one bus am now divorced changeing to sole one but want ask how to leave money for son as in case some thing happens to me 
    would i need to set up a trust or name him as nomie on my policy or advise my company only to give to him once he is 18 years old 
    if set up trust would i ned to pat tax or admin change on this 
    What are you trying to achieve? That he receives £X if you were to die before you/he hits the age of Y but nothing if you live beyond that?

    Or are you wanting to just leave him "something" irrespective if you die today, tomorrow, next year or on your 120th birthday?
  • Hunnie1977
    Hunnie1977 Posts: 90 Forumite
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    as been paying monthly amount for life insurance so not sure what to do as not want lose amount as i know i wont be able to enjoy the money so wish to give to son for his future 
    tru we all not sure what around the corner tomorow 
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