Q: what kind of attorney should I speak to?
My dad took it upon himself to open an account in my daughters name for a benefit we had for her due to cancer. He refuses to add me to her account. We have not recieved one bank statement since her benefit and now I'm not having much trust in his decisions. The benefit money is not being used for what it was intended for. What kind of attorney would handle this type of situation?
A:
You say a benefit you had. So you should tell the benefit people not to pay to that account.
I would talk first to a family coiunselor, as you don't want to get legally heavy as a first option or it's going to make family gatherings more strained then they are, especially with everyone being stressed due to the cancer.
If dad has a concern someone will use the money for their own purposes, he can give you the right to see the account without giving you the withdrawal.
Generally, you would be looking to have an attorney who handles special needs trust accounts and they give free consultations.
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