Minor Children or Adult Beneficiaries Incapable of Self Care

Minor Children or Adult Beneficiaries Incapable of Self Care 1. For the purposes of this policy, a minor child shall be defined as a child who is under twenty- one (21) years of age and not emancipated. An adult dependent beneficiary is defined as a person over twenty-one (21) years who is incapable of self-care by reason of mental or physical disability and was dependent upon the deceased covered individual. 2. To protect the interest of a minor child or an adult dependent, the Department of Public Safety requires an Order Appointing Conservator and the establishment of a conservatorship bank account prior to issuing benefit payment. 3. The terms "conservatorship" and "guardianship" are similar and sometimes used interchangeably. A lawyer can help you understand the rules and processes applicable in your local jurisdiction including those relating to the Mississippi Guardianship and Conservatorship Act, MCA §93-30-101, et seq., and part six of the Mississippi Uniform Chancery Court Rules.