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1 legal question has been posted about guardianship and conservatorship by real users in Hawaii. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. Similar topics to explore also include trusts and estates, powers of attorney, and charitable giving. All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.

Probate and trust fund

Answered 6 years and 5 months ago by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Guardianship And Conservatorship
State law and the language of the trust instrument determine what information a trustee must share when and under what circumstances a trustee must or may make a distribution.  Your son has absolutely no right under the laws of any state to "access his trust fund."   The money belongs to the trust, not to him.  He may request a distribution but the trustee may not be obligated to make one.  This confusion of the trust's money, and the trustee's right and obligation to control it, with the beneficiary's money is all too common.  ... Read More
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