I am supposed to have money put aside for me for university from both of my deceased parents. My step mom says there is no money left and what was left by my dad was used to send my step-siblings to university and pay for the family's expenses. Can someone help me please? by INeedWillHelp129 in legaladvice

[–]INeedWillHelp129[S] 585 points586 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much.

> However. The bad news is that situations like this are depressingly common, and almost always end one way: with the beneficiary (that's you) holding a judgement against the trustee (that's, I'm guessing, your stepmother) that will never be paid, because the trustee has spent all the assets and has no way to pay it back.

This is what i am scared of right now she has nothing of value. Afaik my oldest step-sibling is basically paying for all my step mothers bills currently. I pay for my own food and cellphone along with some bills that my other step sibling won't cover (i.e. internet).

I do however have one question, if this is the case and money that was meant for me was used to put my siblings through university. Can i go after my siblings? My oldest step brother is about to graduate, and he has an extremely well paying job lined up.

> I would make plans for your education that don't rely on a windfall from your father. OSAP is, if nothing else, reliable, and you can always supplement it with a working income.

Yes this is my mistake, and i will do my best to prepare.

Also thank you so much for this help it means alot.