San Bernardino, CA asked in Family Law for California

Q: Insurance claim guilty is boyfrienf,does he have to sign for conservatorship kill there mother.he refuses to sign can

they find another way to have the children receive there money in an acct. Till 18,father not married to mother,beneficiary are 2 children, killed the kids mother. Her mother and father are beneficarys as well Can that refusal hold up the grandparents money ? What could ,adjuster due to get claim paid with out the father's signature . after all he killed there mother, car accident full coverage progressive insurance.how can all get paid from the claim without the father signature as conservortship signature he at fault wrongful death,he refuses to sign he says be doesn't care about the claim yet his family mks claim.hes mad were got a claim he's doest. children cant get there money nor do victims daughter's parents they victim and DEFANDANT weren't married. Solution how can we get around this with out his involment.

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William John Light
William John Light
Answered
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: The children need a Guardian ad Litem, who is a person with authority from the court to act on behalf of the children. This is ordinarily an adult family member.

The Guardian ad Litem needs to retain an attorney to assist in completing the settlement. The money for the children must be placed into a blocked account until they are 18, or invested into an annuity that begins to issue payments to them after they turn 18.

Please contact a knowledgeable attorney to discuss. Consultations are free.

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