A guardian shall not apply any portion of the income or the estate for the support or maintenance of any person other than the ward, the spouse and the minor children of the ward, except upon petition to and prior order of the court after a hearing. A signed duplicate or certified copy of the petition shall be furnished the proper office of the veterans administration and notice of hearing on the petition shall be given the office as provided in the case of hearing on a guardian's account or other pleading.
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