KRS 342.155: Payment of lump-sum compensation to trustee.

Whenever the administrative law judge considers it expedient, any lump sum which is

paid as provided in this chapter shall be paid to any suitable person appointed by the

District Court of the county of the residence of the injured employee or of his depen dents

as trustee to administer or apply the same for the benefit of the person or persons entitled

thereto. The receipt of such trustee for the amount so paid to him shall discharge the

employer and his insurer. Except as otherwise herein specifically provided, the manner of

qualification and the rights, duties, and liabilities of the trustee shall be determined by the

general laws of this state.