744.625 – Petition for support, or support and education, of ward’s dependents; payments of apportioned benefits prohibit contempt action against veteran.
744.625 Petition for support, or support and education, of ward’s dependents; payments of apportioned benefits prohibit contempt action against veteran.— (1) Any person who is dependent on a ward for support may petition a court of competent jurisdiction for an order directing the guardian of the ward’s estate to contribute from the estate of the ward to […]
744.626 – Exemption of benefits from claims of creditors.
744.626 Exemption of benefits from claims of creditors.—Except as provided by federal law, payments of benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or the Social Security Administration to or for the benefit of a disabled veteran or the veteran’s surviving spouse or dependents are exempt from the claims of creditors and shall not be […]
744.627 – Investment of funds of estate by guardian.
744.627 Investment of funds of estate by guardian.—Every guardian shall invest the funds of the estate in such manner or in such securities, in which the guardian has no interest, as allowed by chapter 518. History.—s. 12, ch. 14579, 1929; s. 1, ch. 17473, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 2146(13); s. 10, ch. 84-62. Note.—Former s. 293.13.
744.631 – Guardian’s petition for authority to sell ward’s real estate; notice by publication; penalties.
744.631 Guardian’s petition for authority to sell ward’s real estate; notice by publication; penalties.— (1) When a guardian of the estate of a minor or an incompetent ward, which guardian has the control or management of any real estate that is the property of such minor or incompetent, deems it necessary or expedient to sell all or […]
744.602 – Short title; scope of part.
744.602 Short title; scope of part.— (1) This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Veterans’ Guardianship Law.” (2) The application of this part is limited to veterans and other persons who are entitled to receive benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. This part is not intended to replace the general law […]
744.604 – Definitions.
744.604 Definitions.—As used in this part, the term: (1) “Adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction” means a judicial decision or finding that a person is or is not incapacitated as provided in s. 744.331. (2) “Adjudication by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs” means a determination or finding that a person is competent or incompetent on […]
744.607 – Secretary of Veterans Affairs as party in interest.
744.607 Secretary of Veterans Affairs as party in interest.—The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall be a party in interest in any proceeding for the appointment or removal of a guardian or for the removal of the disability of minority or mental incapacity of a ward, and in any suit or other proceeding affecting in any manner […]
744.609 – Procedure for commitment of veteran to United States Department of Veterans Affairs hospital.
744.609 Procedure for commitment of veteran to United States Department of Veterans Affairs hospital.—The procedure for the placement into a United States Department of Veterans Affairs hospital of a ward hereunder shall be the procedure prescribed in s. 394.4672. History.—s. 22, ch. 84-62; s. 41, ch. 93-268.
744.613 – Appointment of guardian for ward authorized.
744.613 Appointment of guardian for ward authorized.— (1) Whenever, pursuant to any law of the United States or regulation of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the secretary requires, prior to the payment of benefits, that a guardian be appointed for a ward, the appointment may be made in the manner hereinafter provided. (2) When a petition […]
744.616 – Petition for appointment of guardian.
744.616 Petition for appointment of guardian.— (1) A petition for the appointment of a guardian may be filed in any court of competent jurisdiction by, or on behalf of, any person who under existing law is entitled to priority of appointment. If no person is so entitled, or if the person so entitled neglects or refuses to […]