Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

I am a ward of the state. I am seventeen years of age and my mother died when I was seven years of age. I was granted an inheritance through the settlement of our wrongful death trial after her death. My inheritance was put in the bank but was not put in a trust that didn't allow access to it until I was of age. I now live with a court appointed gaurdian. My gaurdian had access to my inheritance as well as I. I need to know if my gaurdian has the right and authority to spend my inheritance for needs or pleasure of theirs.


Asked on 7/07/10, 11:25 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Richard Kaplan

No, it is supposed to be for you. Though if they get a benefit out of it while it is for you, or is needed to take care of you, then it might be acceptable.

Once you turn 18, and you are no longer a minor, the guardianship should end. At that time you are to receive your funds, along with an accounting. If you have a problem with it, you have legal rights. You may want to use an attorney to protect those rights if that is a concern of yours.

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Answered on 7/07/10, 2:59 pm


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