I need help with my grandmother and a trust, dont know what to do

I found out yesterday that $30,000 was put into a trust under my grandmothers name for me for when I turned 18, I am now 19, and she says she doesnt know anything about it(lie!!!) so I dont know what to do. what can I do without getting a lawyer, since I cant afford one???????

oh and the money was from a personal injury suit, incase that matters!

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by nikilynn:
[b]I found out yesterday that $30,000 was put into a trust under my grandmothers name for me for when I turned 18, I am now 19, and she says she doesnt know anything about it(lie!!!) so I dont know what to do. what can I do without getting a lawyer, since I cant afford one???????[/b]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

My response:

Look in your Yellow Pages, and find the listing for a nearby "Attorney Service" - you know, the type of service that assists attorneys to file papers in courts. Pay them a relatively small fee to run a Statewide search of all banks to see if Granny has any accounts in her name, with a specificity on Trust Accounts. You'll need Granny's Social Security Number to do this. If it's located, you can shove the paper right under Granny's nose and ask her why she's been lying to you. Then, threaten a lawsuit so you can get the money, TODAY !! Don't tell her how you got the information because that's irrellevant.

IAAL



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I know what bank it was deposited into, and I have her signiture on the paper, the release of funds into her name and account in a near by bank. I just cant afford to pay for a lawyer in advance for a suit. and I dont want to contact a lawyer unless I was sure that I would win so I could pay. do you think I would win if I went into court with a release of funds stating that it was for me with her as my guardian, and was to be put into a account under her name. it doesnt say that I was to get it when im 18, will that matter?

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by nikilynn:
[b]I know what bank it was deposited into, and I have her signiture on the paper, the release of funds into her name and account in a near by bank. I just cant afford to pay for a lawyer in advance for a suit. and I dont want to contact a lawyer unless I was sure that I would win so I could pay. do you think I would win if I went into court with a release of funds stating that it was for me with her as my guardian, and was to be put into a account under her name. it doesnt say that I was to get it when im 18, will that matter?[/b]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


My response:

And for some reason you felt that it wasn't important to say all of that in your first post? We could have saved time going back and forth. Bring all of your proof to a lawyer, and I'm sure the lawyer will accept your case on a contingency basis. Any fees would be paid from any recovery made on your behalf. If no recovery, then you don't have to pay the attorney.

IAAL


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[This message has been edited by I AM ALWAYS LIABLE (edited June 24, 2000).]

Im sorry, I didnt think that anyone would reply to me seriously anyways, this is my first time coming here. So I am sorry for wasting some of your time. I just didnt know if a lawyer would take the case or not, or if I had a law suit. Thank You for answering me, and so quickly. I will take your advice and talk to a lawyer.