                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

WHO MAY RECEIVE PAYMENT AND RECEIPT THEREFOR (§ 65.2-525)

A. Whenever payment of compensation is made to a surviving spouse or parent for
his use, or for his use and the use of a minor child, or the use of a minor
child and such payments are made in the form of periodic weekly, monthly or
quarterly payments, the written receipt thereof of such surviving spouse or
parent shall acquit the employer. The Commission, however, may require annual
written certifications from the surviving spouse or parent confirming that the
portion of such payments for the benefit of the minor child has been used for
the benefit of such minor child.

B. Whenever payment is made to any person eighteen years of age or over, the
written receipt of such person shall acquit the employer. If a minor shall be
entitled to receive a lump sum payment amounting to not more than $15,000 as
compensation for injuries, or as a distributive share by virtue of this title,
the parent or natural guardian upon whom such minor shall be dependent for
support shall be authorized and empowered to receive and give receipt for such
moneys to the same extent as a guardian of the person and property of such minor
duly appointed by proper court, and the release or discharge of such parent or
natural guardian shall be a full and complete discharge of all claims or demands
of such minor thereunder.

C. Whenever any lump sum payment greater than $15,000 is due to a minor or to an
incapacitated person as defined in &#xA7; 64.2-2000, the same shall be made to
the guardian of the property of such minor or the conservator of such
incapacitated adult or, if there is none, to some suitable person or corporation
appointed by the circuit court as a trustee, and the receipt of such trustee
shall acquit the employer.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 65-73; 1968, c. 660, § 65.1-76; 1972, c. 825; 1973, c.
401; 1991, c. 355; 1997, c. 921; 1998, c. 94; 2002, c. 301.