When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) PERSON. A partnership, corporation, or an association.
(2) ADMINISTRATION. The United States Veterans' Administration or its successor.
(3) ESTATE and INCOME. Such terms include only moneys received by the guardian from the Veterans' Administration and all earnings, interest, and profits derived therefrom.
(4) BENEFITS. All moneys payable by the United States through the Veterans' Administration.
(5) ADMINISTRATOR. The Administrator of Veterans' Affairs of the United States Veterans' Administration.
(6) WARD. A beneficiary of the administration.
(7) GUARDIAN. Any person acting as a fiduciary for a ward and includes a conservator appointed under Alabama Uniform Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Act.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.
Chapter 9 - Guardianship and Commitment of Incompetent Veterans and Dependents.
Section 26-9-3 - When Guardian to Be Appointed for Ward.
Section 26-9-4 - Limitations as to Appointment of Guardians.
Section 26-9-5 - Procedure for Appointment of Guardian - Filing of Petition; Contents Thereof.
Section 26-9-8 - Procedure for Appointment of Guardian - Notice of Filing of Petition.
Section 26-9-11 - Application of Estate for Support and Maintenance of Person Other Than Ward.
Section 26-9-13 - Commitment of Incompetent Veteran to Veterans' Hospital.
Section 26-9-15 - Removal of Guardian for Failure to File Account of Moneys Received for Ward, Etc.
Section 26-9-16 - Discharge of Guardian.
Section 26-9-17 - Compensation of Guardian Generally.
Section 26-9-18 - Taxing of Costs and Fees of Guardian.
Section 26-9-19 - Construction and Applicability of Chapter.