<prompt> Human: My ex got full custody of her when my kid was 2 by making false accusations. The courts believed her, and I havent really seen my kid ever since.Now, it seems that I dont have much time left, but I want to make sure everything goes to my daughter 7 right now when shes 18. I also want to make sure that none of that money ever touches my ex.1 What would be the best way to leave my kid the money 430k? It would be through a trust, right? Do I have the option of gradually giving her portions of the money at certain periods of her life i.e. some for college, later after graduation, etc.?2 I have a portfolio of 65k thats doing pretty well. What should I do with that?  <response>: You obviously dont trust your ex. Is there a family member or someone you do trust to manage the trust while your daughter grows up and make sure she gets the money when shes old enough? Maybe a sibling or lifelong friend that you can be sure will have your daughters best interest in mind.Definitely consult a lawyer about the trust to make sure you set it up how you want it, and get a will written up as well, so there can be no question what you want to happen to all of your assets. 