Q&A

Can parents take things you bought?

Can parents take things you bought?

Technically, said possessions belong to the parent/guardian, NOT the child. Once they reach the age of eighteen, it is NO LONGER legal to confiscate their property. The facts: It is 100\% legal to take away a minor’s possessions and/or control their use if you are the parent/guardian.

Can my parents cut me out of their will?

There are ways to do it and ways not to do it if you’re contemplating cutting your offspring out of your last will and testament or other estate plan. It’s virtually impossible for a parent to disinherit their minor child in any state.

Are my parents allowed to take my things?

Unfortunately, while you are a minor your parents can indeed take away your stuff quite legally. That they are behaving immorally in doing so (they are) is irrelevant; the only consideration is the legal situation, and the law gives them that right.

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Can parents take your money at 16?

It’s not illegal to take money from your kids in most cases, although, of course, there are exceptions, like if the child’s money is in a specific trust and you abuse the funds. Simply confiscating your child’s funds sends the message that it’s okay to take whatever you need.

Can a 16 year old own property?

An under-18 is just not allowed to own or buy them. A minor under 18 cannot buy or own land or property. So the purchase and ownership have to be done in trust by trustees (usually the parents) for the minor’s beneficial ownership until the minor reaches age 18.

Can you leave one child out of your will?

For starters, in California children do not have a right to inherit any property from a parent. In other words, a parent can disinherit a child, leaving them nothing. There is no absolute right for a child to inherit property.

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Do minors own anything?

Under California law, a minor may own real property. However, a minor may not convey or make contracts relating to real property. California Family Code section 6701, subdivision (b). Therefore, a minor cannot sell, borrow on, lease, rent or purchase property held directly in his or her own name.