Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia
Guardianship of minor
I live in Virginia , and am the guardian of my 16 year old daughter. She is to receive a very large sum of money from the proceeds of a foreclosed Florida property that was owed by her deceased father. The Florida atty. will not release the funds until I present a proof of guardianship from Virginia. As the mother of the minor child what kind of proof do I need?? Does the money go to her automatically at 18?? How do I insure that my daughter who is using drugs and drinking does not blow this money. Can I invest it for her? Can i prevent her from getting the money until she is 21?
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Re: Guardianship of minor
As the mother of a minor child who is the intended recipient of proceeds from the sale of an inheritance (property)in Florida, a simple affidavit attesting to,the fact that you're the child's natural parent and guardian and legaLlly entitled to receive this disbursement in her behalf should be quite sufficient for the purpose of getting these funds released.
Take the prepared affidavit and sign it before a notary and send it on to the Florida attorney. No formal guardianship proceedings in Virginia should be necessary.
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