29-1-19-15. Real Estate Acquisition
Sec. 15. (a) The court may authorize the purchase of the entire fee simple title to real estate in Indiana in which the guardian has no interest, but only as a home for the ward, or to protect the ward’s interest, or (if the ward is not a minor) as a home for the ward’s […]
29-1-19-16. Copies of Records; Determining Eligibility
Sec. 16. When a copy of any public record is required by the department to be used in determining the eligibility of any person to participate in benefits made available by the department, the official custodian of such public record shall without charge provide the applicant for such benefits or any person acting on the […]
29-1-19-1. Definitions
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter: “Person” means an individual, a partnership, a limited liability company, a corporation, or an association. “Department” refers to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. “Income” means money received from the Department and revenue or profit from any property wholly or partially acquired therewith. “Estate” means income on […]
29-1-19-17. Discharge of Guardian
Sec. 17. In addition to any other provisions of law relating to judicial restoration and discharge of guardian, a certificate by the Department showing that a minor has attained majority or that the incapacitated person has been rated competent by the Department upon examination in accordance with law shall be prima facie evidence that the […]
29-1-19-2. Party in Interest; Notice of Hearing
Sec. 2. The Secretary shall be a party in interest in any proceeding: (1) for the appointment or removal of a guardian; (2) for the recognition that an individual is no longer a minor or an incapacitated person (as defined in IC 29-3-1-7.5); and (3) affecting in any manner the administration by the guardian of […]
29-1-19-18. Application of Certain Provisions of Chapter
Sec. 18. The provisions of this chapter relating to surety bonds and the administration of estates of protected persons shall apply to all income and estate as defined in section 1 of this chapter whether the guardian has been appointed under this chapter or under any other law of this state, special or general, prior […]
29-1-19-3. Appointment of Guardian
Sec. 3. Whenever, pursuant to any law of the United States or regulation of the department, it is necessary, prior to payment of benefits, that a guardian be appointed, the appointment may be made in the manner provided in this chapter. Formerly: Acts 1953, c.112, s.2003. As amended by P.L.1-1990, SEC.268.
29-1-19-4. Repealed
Formerly: Acts 1953, c.112, s.2004. Repealed by Acts 1971, P.L.412, SEC.1.
29-1-19-5. Petition for Appointment
Sec. 5. (a) A petition for the appointment of a guardian may be filed by any relative or friend of the incapacitated person or minor or by any person who is authorized by law to file such a petition. If there is no person authorized to file or if the person authorized to file refuses […]
29-1-19-6. Appointment of Guardian; Condition Precedent to Payment of Veterans’ Benefits; Minor Ward
Sec. 6. Where a petition is filed for the appointment of a guardian for a minor, a certificate of the secretary or the secretary’s authorized representative, setting forth the age of such minor as shown by the records of the department and the fact that the appointment of a guardian is a condition precedent to […]