Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
My grandmother died when I was seven, I'm forty-six now. I found out recently from a family member that she left me an inheritance of five thousand dollars in trust until the age of twenty-one. My mother (who inherited fifteen thousand dollars), spent my money. Can I sue her for my five thousand dollars? And if so, am I also entitled to the interest that accrued?
1 Answer from Attorneys
It's probably too late and probably not enough money, even with interest, to justify the legal fees. And, if your mother spent the money, does she have the means to pay even if you get a judgment against her? Another thing to consider is that she may have spent the money for your benefit, such as on your education.
Have you talked to your mother about this? If she does have extra cash lying around, it might be worth a try to enlist the support of your siblings or other family members to get her to give you at least some of the money. But I wouldn't recommend starting a family feud about this. Don't forget that, if your mom has any assets when she dies, she does not have to leave anything to you. So, it might be better from a financial point of view, not to mention family harmony, to forget about it and make nice.
This is not legal advice and we do not have an attorney-client relationship. Happy New Year!
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