re: How should I handle this situation figuring out my Dad used my birth money?

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Why would he not be entitled to money given to him?

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Why didn't he pay his own bill when he got drunk and ran up a hospital bill? Sounds like he was in college (and above 18?) when that happened. Why didn't he buy his own car? Why didn't he put himself through college?

His dad has likely spent more on this irresponsible, unappreciative, ENTITLED man child (or woman child) than would ever be in any stock, apart from some lottery ticket high flyer. Assuming that this lame @ss story is even true, by his own admission, the money was given to his dad. Why would that be? I've been entrusted with money since I was 5. My dad made me a (very junior ) partner in his cattle business. He taught me to be responsible with money from a very early age. The only reason that I can see not to hand money directly to a 16-18 year old is because they're (obviously) too irresponsible to handle it.

But now, in all fairness, if the OP really thinks that he's been wronged, take it to small claims court. If he was my kid, I'd invite him to do just that. And he better hope to all the gods on Mount Olympus that he wins. Cause if'n he loses, he really is going to need a safe space.