Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

My dad workcomp settment

My dad just died and just before he died he's lawyer opionted me his guardship for he.S steelment which i mailed back the form this week which she's than going to filed with the counrty, $14,0000 still owned to him is paid $360 twice a mon, what gong to happen to the mony owned to he who going to get it.


Asked on 5/25/07, 6:31 am

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Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: My dad workcomp settment

Sorry your Dad died. Call the lawyer RIGHT NOW and tell him. If your Dad's death was caused by the workplace injury, you might be entitled to a large death benefit.

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Answered on 5/30/07, 6:44 pm
George Shers Law Offices of Georges H. Shers

Re: My dad workcomp settment

I would assume that the unpaid WC permanent disability benefits would be part of your father's estate. If his total assets are less than $100,000 you do not have to go through probate [you would rather avoid probate if you can]. Check with his WC attorney, notify the WC carrier, discuss with the attorney if a lump sum could be paid instead [you would probably have to discount the money to its current economic value].

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Answered on 5/30/07, 10:24 pm


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