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Estate Planner's Guide to Planning for Children's & Grandchildren's Education

Learn about particular approaches to education funding, along with the advantages and disadvantages of each

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    Education can change the trajectory of a person’s life, but education can be expensive. Proper planning can help make the associated costs more manageable. This seminar explores approaches to saving for education and discusses how to actually pay for the costs. Hear the faculty analyze the reasons particular approaches may be utilized, along with the advantages and disadvantages of each. Learn to properly counsel a variety of your clients on how to approach education funding in their particular situation.

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    • 9:30 - 10:15 am

      What Are Some of the Approaches in Saving for Future Education Costs?

      – 529 Plans
      – Irrevocable trusts
      – UTMA accounts
      – Parental savings
      Jody R. King, Esq., Fiduciary Trust Company , Boston
      Bianca A. McLaughlin, Fiduciary Trust Company , Boston
    • 10:15 - 11:15 am

      How to Actually Pay for Education Costs

      – Filing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
      – Completing school-specific financial aid forms (such as CSS Profile)
      – Grants
      – Scholarships (merit and needs-based)
      – Savings (including vehicles noted above)
      – Gifts (tuition versus other costs)
      – Types of loans (and how to pay them off)
      – Stipends for graduate school
      – Employment income
      Jody R. King, Esq., Fiduciary Trust Company , Boston
      Bianca A. McLaughlin, Fiduciary Trust Company , Boston
    • 11:15 - 11:30 am

      "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways

      Jody R. King, Esq., Fiduciary Trust Company , Boston
      Bianca A. McLaughlin, Fiduciary Trust Company , Boston

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    Jody R. King, Esq., Fiduciary Trust Company, Boston

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    Bianca A. McLaughlin, Fiduciary Trust Company, Boston
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