Can I receive my inheratince early?

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Can I receive my inheratince early?

When my great grandma died she left money for me in her will but she put that I cant have it until I turn 21. I’m 19 and I turn 20 in August I have an emergency situation and I was wondering if there is anyway I can get a portion of the money now so I have a place to live.

Asked on May 26, 2017 under Estate Planning, Texas

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

Unfortunately you cannot change the terms of the Will. At least unless there is a provision within the document to allow for this under the circumstances. Accordingly, the distribution of your inheritance will have to wait.

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

Not unless the will itself stated that under certain circumstances you could apply for and get the money early, and those circumstances exist. Otherwise, what the will says, goes; you cannot modify or change the will's instructions, and the money will be distributed in accordance with what the will says.


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