In Texas, a next friend may compromise a child's claim only with the court's approval, and the court may direct the money into a management trust that ends at an age the trust states or by the 25th birthday. Enter the settlement, fee and bills to see what is left for the child.
Enter the settlement, the fee, costs and bills, and the child's age.
Texas's approval rule is Rule 44 of the Rules of Civil Procedure. The management trust is in Tex. Prop. Code 142.005. The tolling rule is Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code 16.001 and the deadline 16.003.
See why a judge approves a child's settlement, how management trusts 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 Texas statutes. Confirm how these rules apply to your specific case with a licensed Texas attorney.