§44-15-16. Construction of Article
This article shall be construed liberally to secure the beneficial intents and purposes thereof, and shall apply only to beneficiaries of the government of the United States. It shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enacted it.
§44-15-17. How Cited
This article may be cited as the “Uniform Veterans’ Guardianship Act”.
§44-15-18. Invalidity of Part of Article
The invalidity of any portion of this article shall not affect the validity of any other portion thereof which can be given effect without such invalid part.
§44-16-1. Definitions
For purposes of this article, the following terms have the meanings ascribed to them, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (a) "Autism" means a complex developmental disability and spectrum disorder, whose diagnosis must be clinically confirmed by qualified physicians and psychiatrists after extensive examination and testing, defined by a certain set of behaviors and symptoms […]
§44-15-4. Evidence of Necessity for Appointment of Guardian of Minor Ward
Where a petition is filed for the appointment of a guardian of a minor ward, a certificate setting forth the age of such minor as shown by the records and the fact that the appointment of a guardian is a condition precedent to the payment of any moneys due the minor by the government of […]
§44-15-5. Evidence of Necessity for Appointment of Guardian or Committee of Mentally Incompetent Ward
Where a petition is filed for the appointment of a guardian or committee of a mentally incompetent ward, a certificate setting forth the fact that such person has been rated incompetent by an examining board employed or convened by the government of the United States, on examination in accordance with the laws and regulations governing […]
§44-15-6. Notice
Upon the filing of a petition for the appointment of a guardian or committee under the provisions of this article, the court shall cause such notice to be given as provided by law.
§44-15-7. Qualifications and Bond of Guardian
Before making an appointment under the provisions of this article the court shall be satisfied that the guardian whose appointment is sought is a fit and proper person to be appointed. Upon the appointment being made the guardian shall execute and file a bond to be approved by the court in an amount not less […]
§44-15-8. Settlement of Accounts
Every guardian, who shall receive on account of his ward any moneys from the government of the United States or any agency thereof, shall file with a fiduciary commissioner annually, on the anniversary date of the appointment, or within thirty days thereafter, in addition to such other accounts as may be required, a full, true […]
§44-15-9. Failure to Make Settlement
If any guardian shall fail to file any account of the money received by him from the bureau or other agency of the government on account of his ward within thirty days after such account is required by either the fiduciary commissioner or the bureau or other agency of the government, or shall fail to […]