Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland
Guardianship of biological child who is and has resided with parent since birth
My son received money from life insurance policy when my wife(his mother)died. Why do I have to petition the the courts for guardianship in order to have access to his money?
Asked on 2/26/07, 5:04 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher
Wagshal and Sher
Re: Guardianship of biological child who is and has resided with parent since birth
Your petition is not for guardianship of him, but of his property (i.e., the life insurance benefits.) The statute is there to make sure someone in your position is using the funds for the benefit of the intended beneficiary and not otherwise.
Answered on 2/28/07, 10:03 am
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