NFL will provide benefits to Belcher's daughter

[DaFace]

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2012/12/...r-nfl-benefits

NFL will provide benefits to Jovan Belcher's daughter
By JonTayler on Dec 4, 8:48p

Three-month-old Zoey will receive yearly payments for the next 18 to 23 years of her life as part of the NFL's collective bargaining agreement.

The daughter of former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher, who committed suicide on Dec. 1 after murdering his girlfriend, will be financially supported by the NFL.

Three-month-old Zoey is the daughter of Belcher and Kasandra Perkins, whom Belcher shot early on Saturday before killing himself at the Chiefs' practice facility. She was at home when Belcher killed Perkins, then bent over her body to apologize and kiss her on the forehead. After that, Belcher kissed Zoey as well before fleeing the house.

According to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, as part of the NFL's collective bargaining agreement, Zoey's guardian or her estate will receive $9,000 per month over the next four years, which amounts to $109,000 per year. In the fifth year, she'll receive $48,000. From then on, she'll be given $52,000 per year each year until she turns 18 or 23, depending on whether or not she goes to college.

According to multiple media sources, the relationship between Belcher and Perkins had been strained, with constant arguments over things like money. The Chiefs were reportedly providing counseling for Belcher.

Zoey is currently in the custody of her grandmother, Belcher's mother.

(And yes - I know Laz posted it in the other thread. I hate mega threads.)

[Demonpenz]

I am sure the gun manufacturer will chip in a bunch as well.

[CJizzles]

Very cool.

[Bowser]

Very cool.

[CJizzles]

Originally Posted by Bowser

Very cool.

I just Q'ed so hard.

[luv]

Originally Posted by CJizzles

I just Q'ed so hard.

It's alright. Bowser enjoys a good facial.

[Shogun]

Nicely done CBA

[unnecessary drama]

This is nice and all, it really is...

but I guess I just don't understand it?

Why does she get 1.3M because her dad was a murderer and killed her mom? I'm glad this little girl will be financially sound and at least have a great trust fund set up for her for when she turns 18 but...I just, I guess I don't see why?

I'm not trying to be insensitive I'm just wondering why she's entitled to this money from the NFL?

Does this make sense or do I just sound like an asshole?

[Inmem58]

Originally Posted by Capt Tasty Cheeks

This is nice and all, it really is...

but I guess I just don't understand it?

Why does she get 1.3M because her dad was a murderer and killed her mom? I'm glad this little girl will be financially sound and at least have a great trust fund set up for her for when she turns 18 but...I just, I guess I don't see why?

I'm not trying to be insensitive I'm just wondering why she's entitled to this money from the NFL?

Does this make sense or do I just sound like an asshole?

Oh would you shut the **** up

[unnecessary drama]

Originally Posted by Inmem58

Oh would you shut the **** up

really?

I'm not even trying to be an asshole or spam or anything.

I'm just curious as to why she's getting 18 years of payments from the NFL.

It just doesn't make sense to me, cool or not cool. I just don't get it.

[DaFace]

Originally Posted by Capt Tasty Cheeks

This is nice and all, it really is...

but I guess I just don't understand it?

Why does she get 1.3M because her dad was a murderer and killed her mom? I'm glad this little girl will be financially sound and at least have a great trust fund set up for her for when she turns 18 but...I just, I guess I don't see why?

I'm not trying to be insensitive I'm just wondering why she's entitled to this money from the NFL?

Does this make sense or do I just sound like an asshole?

It's in the CBA, so it's effectively built-in life insurance.

[unnecessary drama]

Originally Posted by DaFace

It's in the CBA, so it's effectively built-in life insurance.

Ok. That makes sense to me I suppose.

I was honestly just curious and trying to get an answer...I had just figured she'd be the prime beneficiary to the estate left behind, didn't realize she'd be getting payments until she was 18-23 from the NFL.

I wonder if she has any sort of financial protection from the guardian, or if the guardian can do what he/she chooses with that $9K per month?

[DaFace]

Originally Posted by Capt Tasty Cheeks

I wonder if she has any sort of financial protection from the guardian, or if the guardian can do what he/she chooses with that $9K per month?

I was wondering about that myself. I'd be a little nervous she might end up with someone who will just leech off of that money and not use it specifically for the girl.

[luv]

Originally Posted by DaFace

I was wondering about that myself. I'd be a little nervous she might end up with someone who will just leech off of that money and not use it specifically for the girl.

Depends on if the guardian is the Trustee. If it's done through the NFL, I would definitely think they would put a trust company in charge. The guardian would have to get purchases approved.

[luv]

Originally Posted by Capt Tasty Cheeks

Ok. That makes sense to me I suppose.

I was honestly just curious and trying to get an answer...I had just figured she'd be the prime beneficiary to the estate left behind, didn't realize she'd be getting payments until she was 18-23 from the NFL.

I wonder if she has any sort of financial protection from the guardian, or if the guardian can do what he/she chooses with that $9K per month?

I'm sure there would be stipulations in something like that. Typically it can only be used for education, medical, and for the benefit of the child. I would think the guardian would have to get such things approved by a trust company.