A totally dependent minor grandchild is entitled to the same special death benefit under LC 4703.5 as a totally dependent minor child.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only if the grandchild is also a dependent
• D. Only in certain counties

Answer: (A)

A totally dependent status is the key factor for the special death benefit under LC 4703.5, not the exact relationship. The law provides this benefit to dependents who were totally dependent on the decedent, and it covers minors who meet that dependency, whether they are biological children or grandchildren. So a minor grandchild who is totally dependent on the decedent is treated the same as a totally dependent minor child for purposes of this benefit. The eligibility isn’t limited by county or by requiring a different rule for grandchildren—the dependency status determines eligibility. If a grandchild isn’t totally dependent, then the benefit wouldn’t apply, but when the grandchild is totally dependent, they qualify just like a dependent child.