Bank of mum and dad

The Bank of Mum and Dad is booming, but without the right planning a generous gesture can turn into a legal and financial headache. On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by William Moore, partner and head of private client advisory at Hall & Wilcox, to discuss gifts, loans and the potential pitfalls of the Bank of Mum and Dad. 00:00 Introduction 01:47 Family financial support: Trends and options 04:52 Gifts vs loans: Key differences and considerations 10:10 Legal and financial structures for family loans 14:19 Family loans and estate planning 16:46 Conclusion Podcast Links: Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Money Website YouTube Podcast Playlist Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au Get stories like this in our newsletter: bit.ly/3GDirbR

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Bank of mum and dad is an episode from Friends With Money by Money Magazine.

This episode is 18:01 long.

This episode was published on Jan 20, 2026.

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