Petition to Approve Minor's Settlement

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01 ATTORNEY INFORMATION

Attorney Name *

State Bar No. *

Firm / Office Name

Address *

Phone *

Fax

Email *

02 COURT & CASE INFORMATION

County *

Case Number *

Division

03 MINOR'S INFORMATION

Minor's Full Name *

Date of Birth

Age at Settlement

Legal Guardian / Parent *

Guardian Relationship to Minor

Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) Name *

GAL Appointment Date

04 DEFENDANT INFORMATION

Defendant Name(s)

Defendant's Insurer

Policy Number

05 NATURE OF MINOR'S CLAIM

Claim Type *

06 SETTLEMENT AMOUNTS

Gross Settlement Amount ($) *

Attorney's Fees

Percentage (%)

Amount ($)

Medical Liens

Litigation Costs ($)

Other Deductions ($)

Description of Other Deductions

NET AMOUNT TO MINOR $0.00

07 PAYMENT & FUND STRUCTURE

Payment Structure

How Funds Held

Financial Institution Name

08 GAL RECOMMENDATION & MINOR'S STATUS

GAL Recommendation

Minor's Current Health Status

Future Medical Needs

09 ATTORNEY CERTIFICATION

Certification * I certify that this settlement is in the minor's best interest

The undersigned attorney certifies that the settlement described herein is fair, reasonable, and in the best interest of the minor, considering the nature of the claim, the minor's injuries, the applicable law, and the risks of continued litigation.

Signature Date *

SELECTED COUNTY

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COURT APPROVAL REQUIRED

Court MUST approve any settlement for a minor — parents cannot settle alone
GAL must be appointed for the minor (separate from parents/guardian)
Attorney's fees usually limited to 25–33% for minor settlements
Funds paid into blocked bank account until minor turns 18 (or court-supervised trust for large settlements)
If settlement over $10,000: Guardian of Estate may need to be appointed
Structured settlement for future medical needs often preferred for serious injuries
Hearing required — judge will interview GAL and review medical records

STATUTORY REFERENCE

G.S. 7A-146(6)Minor settlement approval

G.S. 1A-1, Rule 17Minor as party — GAL required

G.S. 35A-1230Guardian of the Estate

G.S. 7A-228District Court jurisdiction