QLD Access to Inheritance at Certain Age?

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LjWilli

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Wondering if anyone can help with a question.

My son was left an inheritance from his biological father. He turns 18 soon and would like access to the funds, but the will states he is to be 25. Does he have to wait till the age stated or is 18 classed as a legal adult?

Thanks for any help.
 

Tim W

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Who is holding the money in the meantime?
 

Tim W

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In the normal course of events
(absent any hardship or other compelling circumstances affecting the beneficiary),
she may well be right.