Mesothelioma lump sum payments

7Minors and persons who are incapable

1

This section applies where a payment under this Act falls to be made to—

a

a person aged under 18, or

b

a person who is incapable of managing his or her own affairs.

2

Subject to section 1(4) the payment is to be made for the person’s benefit by paying it to such trustees as the Department may appoint.

3

The trustees are to hold the payment on such trusts as the Department may declare.