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[quote=Anonymous]OP, as others have said, there is a difference between leaving more (in a trust) to an adult child who is simply unable to earn a living versus leaving more to the child you consider "nicer" or "more hard-working."

If you have a child who, for health reasons or because of a severe LD, is unlikely to ever be fully self-supporting, then by all means set up a trust for that child AND EXPLAIN your thinking to the other child.

I can also imagine situations where you help one child more during your lifetime and therefore leave less to that child in your will. ("Because I gave Junior $300k to help him by a house in 2016, I am leaving roughly the same additional amount to Sis in my will.") Or, situations where a child made a major financial sacrifice to help a parent or other family member: "Sis quit her job and moved back to her hometown to help care for me, and to recognize that financial sacrifice I am leaving her an additional amount intended to compensate."

But otherwise? 50/50. Regardless, make sure you discuss this with your kids so there are no surprises, and tell them how much you love them both.[/quote]

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