In West Virginia, the circuit court must approve every minor settlement on a verified petition after a guardian ad litem reviews it, sets the attorney fee, and, when the net is under $25,000, may order the money into insured accounts payable to the child at majority; the court may appoint a conservator for larger sums. Enter the settlement, fee and bills to see which route applies.
Enter the settlement, the fee, costs and bills, and the child's age.
West Virginia's Minor Settlement Proceedings Reform Act is W. Va. Code 44-10-14. The tolling rule is 55-2-15 and the deadline 55-2-12.
See why a circuit court approves a child's settlement, how insured accounts and conservators work, and how the court sets the attorney fee.
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This is an estimate for general guidance only and is not legal advice. Figures are based on the cited West Virginia statutes. Confirm how these rules apply to your specific case with a licensed West Virginia attorney.