Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Missouri
Legal age
What is the legal age in the state of Missouri that one can receive an inheritance? More specifically, the age that one can receive an inheritance directly without any guardian or parent involvement.
Asked on 12/28/00, 10:20 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Keith Koenigsdorf
Koenigsdorf Law Office
Re: Legal age
An 18 year old may legally receive an inheritance outright. A probate judge or a trustee of a trust, however, has the authority to impose a constructive trust on the inheritance under the Transfers to Minors Law until the beneficiary is age 21.
Answered on 1/02/01, 10:07 am
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