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Connecticut Minor's Settlement Calculator

In Connecticut, parents can release a child's claim on their own only up to $10,000. Above that, a guardian of the estate and the Probate Court are involved, and the court decides how the net money is held. Enter the settlement, fee and bills to see what is left for the child.

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The $10,000 line decides whether the Probate Court is involved

Connecticut handles minor settlements under Gen. Stat. 45a-631, which sets the $10,000 rule, and 45a-151, which lets the Probate Court authorize a guardian to compromise a claim. A guardian of the estate is appointed under 45a-629, and a minor is anyone under 18 under 1-1d.

See why a probate judge approves larger settlements, how trusts, lump sums and periodic payments compare, and how Connecticut caps the attorney fee in a child's case.

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Why a Probate Judge Must Approve ItThe $10,000 rule and what the court does Trusts, Lump Sums and Periodic PaymentsHow the child's money can be held Do Minors Pay a Lower Fee?How Connecticut caps the contingency fee

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This is an estimate for general guidance only and is not legal advice. Figures are based on the cited Connecticut statutes. Confirm how these rules apply to your specific case with a licensed Connecticut attorney.