I cannot comment on why your request for a release for funds from your annuity was denied without a lot more information including your reasons for wanting the money as well as why the money was placed in an annuity to begin with. Typically you must file a "motion" or have a hearing before a judge before he or she will release funds from an annuity. Unless you can show clear bias against you by the judge, there is no way for you to request a new judge. Depending on the county, you might get a different judge due to rotations, illness or other for reasons that you have no control over. Judges will typically permit a release of funds from an annuity if they are for educational, basic needs (food, shelter, medical care) and basic transportation. However, it is up to the discretion whether to release the funds. At a hearing you should be prepared to explain exactly what you intend to do with the money and provide any documentation showing your need. You might want to talk to an attorney about assisting you getting money from annuity. He or she might be able to determine why your first request was denied and what, if anything, can be done to try and get the money.
Answered on Nov 29th, 2012 at 8:19 AM