Probably. Check with the claims department of the insurance company. It would be better if a trust had been set up to receive the benefits on behalf of the minor. The Mother may have to go to court to get authorization to sign for the child. For more info see www.SteveShorr.com/life.htm and www.SteveShorr.com/estate.planning.htm
Minor children should sign their own tax return. If a child cannot sign his or her return, a parent or guardian can sign the child's name in the space provided at the bottom of the tax return followed by "By (signature), parent (or guardian) for minor child."
No, they cannot deed property to a minor. They can deed the property to a trust on behalf of the minor. Consult an attorney in your jurisdiction for specifics.
Yes, a minor can sign over all parental rights in the state of Wisconsin. The minor will no longer have to pay child support after the rights have been signed away.
Legally, you can only sign on behalf of another person if you have been granted power of attorney for that person, or if that other person is a minor and you are that person's parent or guardian.
John Doe on behalf of the minor John Doe, Jr. Or John Doe as guardian of the minor John Doe, Jr.
Of course! The child can sign it. Unless he's too young to sign. After it's signed, anyone can cash it.
The estate of the deceased can always bring suit. Anyone that was injured by the death, typically a spouse or a child. And the guardian of a minor can bring it on behalf of the child.
Many people choose to sign something on behalf of someone else. Typically wives and husbands will sign on behalf of their partner.
A minor can't execute a binding contract, sign a complaint or hire an attorney because they don't have legal capacity. For that reason, a guardian must be appointed by the court to act on behalf of the minor in legal matters.
In most states, if the child is age 16 or older it is valid. * Yes, it is presumed the parent would be acting on behalf of the minor son.
An adult child can serve as their parents' attorney-in-fact under a Power of Attorney. That is often the case when the parents and child have a good relationship and the parents trust their child to act in their place and sign documents on their behalf.