In Utah, a payer may pay up to $15,000 a year, measured after medical bills, attorney fees and costs for an injury claim, to a custodial parent or guardian, who holds it in trust until the child turns 18 and may settle and release the claim; a conservator is the route when one is appointed or pending. Enter the settlement, fee and bills to see what applies.
Enter the settlement, the fee, costs and bills, and the child's age.
Utah's payment rule is Utah Code 75-5-102, and the court's power to appoint a guardian for a minor in a suit is in 75-5-104. The tolling rule is 78B-2-108 and the deadline 78B-2-307.
See what we found about court approval of a child's settlement, how trusts and conservators work, and what we found about attorney fees in a child's case.
A local personal injury attorney can review your claim — many offer a free consultation.
This is an estimate for general guidance only and is not legal advice. Figures are based on the cited Utah statutes. Confirm how these rules apply to your specific case with a licensed Utah attorney.