QUESTION
Parent refuses to release money in trust to child at age 18
Asked on Dec 11th, 2013 on Trusts and Estates - New Mexico
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Approximately 6 years ago my daughter, then 12, was a passenger in an auto accident. Her insurance compensation was put in a trust with her mother as the trustee (I was the driver in the accident). I contributed money to the trust so that my daughter would have money for college at age 18. Now my daughter is 18, but, her mother refuses to release the money to our daughter who needs it for school tuition. Is the law on our side to compel the mother to release the money?
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Dont call me but call a local NM lawyer. I think the mother can be compelled to release the money. If she refuses the lawyer may have to file a motion.
Answered on Dec 12th, 2013 at 10:32 AM
William R. Pelger, Attorney Munhall, Pennsylvania 412-461-1900