Family Compensation Act Sample Clauses

Family Compensation Act. When considering Family Compensation Act claims, the Public Guardian and Trustee will require counsel to break down the minor’s claim as to the various heads of damage and provide information in support of his or her assessment. For example: • Loss of love, guidance and affection - information regarding the relationship between the minor and the deceased parent. • Loss of household services - details of the services provided by the deceased parent, including household chores, maintenance and childcare. Actuarial reports quantifying same should be included. • Loss of financial support - employment history and actuarial reports should be provided. • Loss of inheritance – historical pattern of saving. Courts have made nominal awards even in cases of low income earners with no savings; therefore counsel should provide a rationale if no settlement under this head of damage is proposed. While the loss of financial support is often made available to the surviving parent for the support of the minor during the years of his or her dependency, the Public Guardian and Trustee takes the position that compensation for loss of guidance and loss of inheritance should not be utilized for maintenance of the minor, and therefore, should be paid to the “Public Guardian and Trustee in trust for [the minor] ” until the minor reaches age nineteen.