Application To Approve Settlement And Distribution Of Wrongful Death And Survival Claims {14.0}

FORM 14.0 - APPLICATION TO APPROVE SETTLEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF WRONGFUL DEATH AND SURVIVAL CLAIMS.This form from the Probate Court of Stark County, Ohio, is used when a fiduciary (usually the executor or administrator of an estate) is seeking the court’s approval of a proposed settlement or judgment related to a wrongful death or survival claim on behalf of a deceased person. This form is necessary when a wrongful death claim (for losses suffered by the decedent's family) or a survival claim (for damages the decedent could have pursued if still alive, such as pain and suffering or medical bills) has resulted in a financial settlement or judgment. The fiduciary must report the amount received, detail how it will be allocated between wrongful death and survival actions, and propose how to distribute the funds among beneficiaries. It also includes information about attorney fees, case expenses, medical bills, funeral costs, and who will receive portions of the funds—especially if there are minors or disagreements among beneficiaries. The court will review this application to ensure the settlement is fair and the distribution is proper, especially when minors or individuals of unequal kinship are involved. The form also triggers a hearing where notice must be given to any beneficiaries who haven’t waived it. www.FormsWorkflow.com