What Happens When a Minor Inherits a Large Amount of Money?
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If a decedent leaves money to a minor through his or her estate plan, the will or trust provisions would govern. For example, the descendant’s trust may provide that the funds be given to the minor over time upon reaching certain years age or grant the trustee the discretion to dole out money for his or her education and welfare. If the decedent’s estate plan did not provide that the money be held in trust, or if the decedent dies intestate, there are various options. Depending on the size the inheritance, the probate court may require a guardianship account be established, which may involve a lot of legal fees and annual accountings. If the inheritance is not very great, the probate court may exercise its discretion and order the funds be placed in a blocked account so that the money cannot be withdrawn without a court order or until the minor turns 18 years of age. Talk to an estate planning attorney Las Vegas.
About the author:
Ken R. Ashworth
Founding Attorney of Ken R. Ashworth & Associates
Ken R. Ashworth is the Founding Attorney of Ashworth Law in Henderson, Nevada. He focuses his practice on asset protection, business litigation, estate planning, and tax litigation. Ashworth has practiced law since 1992 and is admitted to the State Bar of Nevada. He earned his J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu, California, in 1990. His work includes advising clients on legal matters involving businesses, estates, asset protection, and tax disputes.
