"Kids' imagination can run wild with what they think they should be getting," he said.
Well, that's exactly why you want to discuss it, and not "punt that mess for when you're not around," Boneparth said.
A child with a spending problem might inherit a trust, Boneparth added, in which they receive their bequest in regular installments.
Aitor Diago | Moment | Getty ImagesYou might ask the well-off child, McClanahan said, "'Do you really care how I leave our assets?
"When you're creating your estate document, ask your children in advance what's important to them," McClanahan said.
Persons:
Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway Inc Daniel Zuchnik, Douglas Boneparth, Boneparth, Buffett, you'll, Carolyn McClanahan, Aitor, McClanahan
Organizations:
Berkshire Hathaway Inc, Planning Partners
Locations:
New York City, Jacksonville , Florida