If my daughter age16 is listed in a Will or Trust, can I as the custodial parent review these documents?
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If my daughter age16 is listed in a Will or Trust, can I as the custodial parent review these documents?
Do I have the legal right?
Asked on July 13, 2012 under Estate Planning, Kansas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
A trust beneficiary has the right to see the legal documents related to a trust. In fact, the trustee is required to send a copy of the documents if a beneficiary asks for them. The trustee also has a duty to inform beneficiaries about the assets held in the trust. But this is assuming that this is a living trust and that the settlor (person who formed the trust) has passed. A Will should be sent to a named beneficiary but does not become a public recod until the decedent has passed. Now, there are two parents and legal guardians and that gives you rights to a certain degree, but may be not in your particular situation. Speak with a lawyer in your area. Good luck.
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