Legal Question in Disability Law in Florida

My sister was in a car accident leaving her parplegic (paralyzed from the waist down). She is 17 years old and the lawyers put the money in an irrevocable trust. They are advising us they are soely in charge of her settlement money and any money she draws out will be taxed. Is this legal for them to take her money and charge her 2% of whatever she takes out to pay back? Is there any other type of trusts we can put this in for her to have her money and use it as she pleases? She deserately needs a car to keep her from getting depressed and create further medical problems and they are denying her a car.


Asked on 11/18/09, 9:32 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

That does not sound right. She should see a lawyer. In the end, the court will decide.

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Answered on 11/23/09, 5:55 pm


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