Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Tennessee
Minor's Trust Fund
If my daughter was in a car accident and she was hurt, the insurance company agrees to settle, does this money have to go into a trust fund? If so, why, and is there any way to receive some of it?
Asked on 10/12/06, 3:06 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Marshall Snyder
Law Office Of Marshall Snyder
Re: Minor's Trust Fund
If the child is disabled or receiving government
benefits such as SSI, you would probably want to set up a special needs trust for the settlement proceeds from the car accident. This would allow the government benefits to continue being paid.
Answered on 10/16/06, 9:57 pm