Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York

our minor son has a guardian account with funds from a lawsuit..can parents access any of the funds in case of an emergency


Asked on 8/04/09, 2:29 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Emergency for child, maybe.

Emergency for parents, no.

Read more
Answered on 8/09/09, 5:48 pm

An application must be made to the court for invasion of a child's funds. If the reason doesn't involve health care or something equally serious, the request is likely to be denied. Best, MEZ

Read more
Answered on 8/10/09, 9:40 am


Related Questions & Answers

More Personal Injury Law and Tort Law questions and answers in New York