Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Willing of estate to a minor

can a person will their estate to a

child without a guardianship? my

daughter's great-grandfather has

apparently willed his estate to her

(he's still living) her grandmother

wants guardianship of her so that ''

my daughter won't lose her

inheiritance.'' I will not sign

guardianship papers for my

daughters' grandmother. She is my

ex's mother and I don't trust her. Is

this ''threat'' legal or hogwash?


Asked on 10/26/07, 7:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mitchell Roth MW Roth, Professional Law Corporation

Re: Willing of estate to a minor

I can't understand this. When a gift is to a minor, it can be left in trust to a trustee for the benefit of the minor, or it can be left under the Uniform Gift to Minors Act, in which case the legal guardian will have to set up a custodial account to be maintained until the minor reaches the age of majority. I hope this answers your question.

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Answered on 10/26/07, 9:09 pm


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