Probate Help for Children (Minors)
Probate Help for Children
Probate Court helps children (minors) with a number of different issues, such as emancipation, protecting assets, and minor's compromise.
Other Self-Help sections in Probate and elsewhere on this site also have information that helps minors and are listed below on this page.
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Emancipation
This page answers questions such as: What is “Emancipation”? How do I get emancipated? Do I need my parents' consent (permission) to get emancipated? What rights and responsibilities will I have?
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Minor's Assets
This page explains different options for protecting money inherited by a child, depending upon the amount of the inheritance, and whether there is a trust (revocable or irrevocable) or a guardianship involved.
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Minor's Compromise
A Minor's Compromise is the term for when an adult signs on behalf of a child, so the child can receive money (such as after a car accident). An "Incompetent Person’s Compromise" is also covered.
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Resources for Minors
This page has lists of community resources for special needs children, health services, teen parents, substance abuse prevention, parenting education, counseling, and resources for grandparents.
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More Self-Help for Minors