It happens every spring. Parents of teenagers look up from the busyness of daily life and realize that college, once a distant milestone, is now right around the corner. Whether it is two years away or fifteen, the financial decisions made between now and move-in day can have a lasting impact on your family’s financial picture.

Gifting property to a child is a meaningful way to transfer wealth, but it requires careful planning to avoid unnecessary tax burdens and legal complications. There are several ways to accomplish this, each with its own benefits…