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Who claims the state tax deduction on a 529 plan, the contributor or the owner?


Scenario: If a parent contributes money to a state sponsored 529 plan in their state but the 529 owner is the grandparent, can the....

Who is allowed to be the beneficiary of a 529 plan?


Answer: Any person can be a beneficiary whether it is a related person such as a child, grandchild, spouse, etc., or someone who i....

Who must claim a trust as an asset?


Answer: The beneficiary, whether a parent or child, must include an asset value.....

Who will own my 529 account if I pass away before the account is fully utilized?


Answer: Under the existing ownership rules, an account owner has the ability to name a successor owner on the account if he or she....

Whose asset is an UGMA/UTMA?


Answer: UGMAs are the child's assets, no exceptions. A parent or guardian will be custodian of the UGMA/UTMA and the child is the ....