Guardianship plays a critical role in estate distribution when minor children or incapacitated adults are involved. If a parent dies leaving behind underage children, a legal guardian is often appointed to care for the child—and sometimes manage their inheritance.

Courts may place assets intended for minors into a guardianship account, which is closely supervised. This can delay access to funds until the child turns 18 or older, depending on the terms of the will or trust.

Similarly, if a beneficiary is legally incapacitated, the court may assign a guardian or conservator to oversee their share. These processes can create delays, add legal costs, and restrict how and when funds are distributed.

If you’re a family member or heir waiting on funds from an estate affected by guardianship proceedings, you may face long delays. Approved Inheritance Cash offers solutions by providing a portion of your expected inheritance upfront—so you don’t have to wait years for court oversight to run its course.