When an adult inherits money, there is often freedom in how they can use it, unless specified otherwise through a will or estate plan. However, when a minor inherits money, it must be managed through a trust account because they are deemed too young to manage it by themselves. While this is a common method of estate planning, it can also create complications for the person managing the trust. Take Caroline, for example. Her sister passed away and left $100,000 in a trust for her 12-year-old nephew, and sh ...