Can My Mom Take My Money

[Lailyne]

Hi,

My dad died when I was 14 and the money he left my brother and me was put in the trustees for us until we turn 18. When my brother turned 18 I noticed my Mom handled his money .... well right now we're going through issues cause she's been abusing me but when I turn 18 can she touch it? Is that money mine? Or can she take it for herself?

I asked my brother if the money was in his name ... he said it was but he let my mom handle it. So does that mean she can't touch mine? Please, I really need some help here.

[panther10758]

Consult with an Attorney who deals in such matters. Much will depend on many factors and only the documetns themself will she dlight on what rights you have or don't have to protect your funds

[Mr. Knowitall]

A trust doesn't have to turn the corpus over to you when you turn 18. One of the advantages of a trust is that you can delay a minor's receipt of a gift or inheritance, or provide it in installments over years, decades, or a lifetime. Check the terms of the trust.