This episode, based on the National Law Review "Estate Planning for Education: Considering Family Welfare Holistically," provides a comprehensive overview of different strategies for funding education through estate planning. Willie and Trusty emphasize the multifaceted benefits of educational investment and highlight its ripple effects across generations and social networks. The source explores various tax-advantaged approaches including direct tuition payments, 529 plans, prepaid tuition programs, and Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, while also discussing the benefits and limitations of using trusts for education. It emphasizes that the optimal approach often involves a combination of these methods, tailored to individual family needs and aspirations.
