The answer was not automatically yes.

I was glad I asked before treating every amount of support as though it belonged to one large family jar.

The amounts had purposes and legal protections that did not disappear because I was frightened about a bill.

Leo’s trust included funds from Julian’s remaining estate and the arrangements Simon had helped complete.

The relevant administrator explained the source, the available records, and the limits on access.

The child owned an interest that needed protecting.