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Missouri Minor's Settlement Calculator

In Missouri, a person with legal custody can settle a child's claim without a judge if the total claim, including medical expenses, liens, fees and costs, is $35,000 or less, with an affidavit and a uniform transfers to minors account or annuity. Above that, a court must approve. Enter the settlement, fee and bills to see which route applies.

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Missouri lets a custodial parent settle without a judge when the total claim is $35,000 or less

Missouri's no-court procedure is in the Statutory Thresholds for Settlements Involving Minors Act, RSMo 436.700. Court approval of other settlements is governed by 507.184, an infant is defined in 507.115, and the extended deadline is in 516.170.

See why and when a court approves a child's settlement, how uniform transfers accounts and annuities work, and what we found about attorney fees in a child's case.

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