Q: My gpa passed away when I was 12 and left me a very large amount of money. Obviously I wasn't allowed to have it
Till I was 18. When I reached 18 she said I couldn't have it till 19. Well I'm 21 now and she has yet to tell me any information about my money. When I was around 16 she said that she didn't have it anymore that they had used it and she invested it in the stock market without my permission. She refuses to give me any information at all about it. I'm not sure who I would need to have help me with all of this.
A: You are legally entitled to the money that was left to you as a minor. Your mother as your custodian had a duty to hold that money for you until you came of age. You need to consult with an attorney as soon as possible to discuss your options as there may be an issue with the statute of limitations for bringing a claim against your mother to recover your inheritance.
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