§ 29-7-16. Discharge of Va Guardian; Role of County Guardian
A VA guardian, upon filing a petition and making satisfactory accounting, shall be discharged when the ward dies, reaches the age of majority, or is declared competent by the department or the court. A county guardian who ceases to serve as county guardian continues to serve as a VA guardian at the pleasure of the […]
§ 29-7-17. Application of Other Laws; Right to Appeal
Except where inconsistent with this chapter, the general guardianship and conservatorship laws of this state and the laws establishing the practice in such matters, including the rights of appeal, shall be applicable to wards and their estates governed by this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 29-7-17 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § […]
§ 29-7-18. Construction
This chapter shall be construed liberally to secure the beneficial intents and purposes thereof and shall apply only to beneficiaries of the department who are entitled to benefits from the department. History. Code 1981, § 29-7-18 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.
§ 29-7-5. Appointment of Va Guardians for Minors
Where a petition is filed for the appointment of a VA guardian for a minor, a certificate of the secretary or the secretary’s authorized representative setting forth the age of the minor as shown by the records of the department and the fact that the appointment of a VA guardian is a condition precedent to […]
§ 29-7-1. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Benefits” means all moneys paid or payable by the United States through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. “Department” means the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, its predecessors, or its successors. “Estate” means income on hand and assets acquired partially or wholly with income. “Income” means […]
§ 29-7-2. Involvement of Secretary in Proceedings for Appointment or Discharge of Va Guardian; Jurisdiction; Notification to United States Department of Veterans Affairs
The secretary shall be a party in interest in any proceedings for the appointment or discharge of a VA guardian and in any proceedings involving the administration of the estate of the ward. Written notice of the time and place for hearing on any petition or pleading or in connection with any proceeding pertaining to […]
§ 29-7-3. Requirement of Secretary That Guardian Be Appointed
Whenever, pursuant to any law of the United States or regulation of the department, the secretary requires, prior to payment of benefits, that a VA guardian be appointed for a ward, the appointment shall be made in the manner provided in this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 29-7-3 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. […]
§ 29-7-4. Prima-Facie Evidence of Necessity for Appointment of Va Guardian
Where a petition is filed for the appointment of a VA guardian for a mentally incompetent ward, a certificate of the secretary or the secretary’s duly authorized representative stating that such individual has been rated incompetent by the department on examination in accordance with the laws and regulations governing the department and that the appointment […]