Legal Question in Family Law in Minnesota

Re: assets who can freeze them

In general, depending on the form of the inheritance, it can be garnished more or less easily to pay child support. If the inheritance is in cash, and the child support obligation is in arrears, it is certainly possible to enforce the child support obligation by garnishing the inheritance. If the inheritance is in the form of periodic payments (from a trust, for example), then the payments can be garnished. Frankly, even if the inheritance is not in the form of cash (real estate, for example) it can be attached and garnished, or encumbered by a judgment lien.

Many more facts are required to analyze the issue, including the nature or the inheritance and the status of the child support obligation. If you have additional questions or need advice regarding this matter, you may feel free to contact my office. My contact information is below.

Thank you for your question, and good luck.