Where a petition is filed for the appointment of a guardian for a mentally incompetent ward, a certificate of the administrator or his or her duly authorized representative that such 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 such ward by the veterans administration shall be prima facie evidence of the necessity for such appointment.
Source: L. 45: p. 654, § 7. CSA: C. 150, § 55 (7). CRS 53: § 143-3-7. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-3-7. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 622, § 128, effective May 24.
Structure Colorado Code
Title 28 - Military and Veterans
Part 2 - Uniform Veterans' Guardianship Law
§ 28-5-203. Administrator as Party in Interest
§ 28-5-204. Guardian Appointed When Necessary
§ 28-5-205. Limitation on Number of Wards
§ 28-5-206. Appointment of Guardian - Petition
§ 28-5-207. Evidence of Necessity for Guardian of Infant
§ 28-5-208. Evidence of Necessity for Guardian for Incompetent
§ 28-5-209. Notice of Filing Petition
§ 28-5-211. Accounts of Securities - Notices and Hearings
§ 28-5-212. Penalty for Failure to Account
§ 28-5-213. Compensation of Guardians
§ 28-5-215. Maintenance and Support
§ 28-5-216. Purchase of Home for Ward
§ 28-5-217. Copies of Public Records to Be Furnished
§ 28-5-218. Discharge of Guardian - Release of Sureties
§ 28-5-219. Record Not Construed as Legal Adjudication
§ 28-5-220. Certification or Commitment to Veterans Administration
§ 28-5-221. Liberal Construction