Where a petition is filed for the appointment of a guardian for a mentally incompetent ward, a certificate of the administrator, or the administrator's duly authorized representative, that the person has been rated incompetent by the veterans administration on examination in accordance with the laws and regulations governing the veterans administration and that the appointment of a guardian is a condition precedent to the payment of any moneys due the ward by the veterans administration, shall be prima facie evidence of the necessity for the appointment.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 5 - Uniform Veterans' Guardianship Law
§ 34-5-102. Chapter Definitions
§ 34-5-103. Administrator as Party in Interest
§ 34-5-104. Appointment of Guardian When Necessary Prior to Payment of Benefits
§ 34-5-107. Evidence of Necessity for Guardian of Minor
§ 34-5-108. Evidence of Necessity for Guardian for Incompetent
§ 34-5-109. Notice of Petition for Appointment
§ 34-5-112. Failure to Account or Furnish Copies — Penalty
§ 34-5-113. Compensation of Guardians
§ 34-5-114. Investment of Funds
§ 34-5-115. Time Allowed to Make Investment
§ 34-5-116. Maintenance and Support
§ 34-5-117. Copies of Public Records to Be Furnished
§ 34-5-119. Discharge of Guardian and Release of Sureties
§ 34-5-120. Uniform Construction