[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 5, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2006]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 5CFR178.205]

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                    TITLE 5--ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
 
                CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
 
PART 178_PROCEDURES FOR SETTLING CLAIMS--Table of Contents
 
  Subpart B_Settlement of Accounts for Deceased Civilian Officers and 
                                Employees
 
Sec. 178.205  Procedures upon death of employee.

    (a) Claim form. As soon as practicable after the death of an 
employee, the agency in which the employee was last employed will 
request, in the order of precedence outlined in Sec. 178.204, the 
appropriate person or persons to execute Standard Form 1153, Claim for 
Unpaid Compensation of Deceased Civilian Employee.
    (b) Claims involving minors or incompetents. If a guardian or 
committee has been appointed for a minor or incompetent appearing 
entitled to unpaid compensation, the claim should be supported by a 
certificate of the court showing the appointment and qualification of 
the claimant in such capacity. If no guardian or committee has been or 
will be appointed, the initial claim should be supported by a statement 
showing:
    (1) Claimant's relationship to the minor or incompetent, if any;
    (2) The name and address of the person having care and custody of 
the minor or incompetent;
    (3) That any moneys received will be applied to the use and benefit 
of the minor or incompetent; and
    (4) That the appointment of a guardian or committee is not 
contemplated.