KRS 342.160: Payments to certain dependents for others -- Effect of legal disability of

dependent.

(1) The benefits in case of death shall be paid to one (1) or more dependents of the

deceased employee for the benefit of all the dependents entitled thereto, as

determined by the administrative law judge. The dependents to whom payments are

made shall apply the same to the use of the persons entitled thereto under this

chapter, according to their respective claims on the deceased for support. The

compensation of a me ntally disabled person shall be paid to his guardian or

conservator.

(2) If the dependents are a widow, widower, or other head of a family of minor children

and one (1) or more minor children, it shall be sufficient for the widow, widower, or

head of the family to make application for compensation on behalf of all. Where the

dependents are mentally incapacitated or are minors the head of whose family is not

a dependent, the application may be made by the guardian, conservator, or next

friend of such dependents.