(1) This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Veterans’ Guardianship Law.”
(2) The application of this part is limited to veterans and other persons who are entitled to receive benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. This part is not intended to replace the general law relating to guardianship except insofar as this part is inconsistent with the general law relating to guardianship; in which event, this part and the general law relating to guardianship shall be read together, with any conflict between this part and the general law of guardianship to be resolved by giving effect to this part.
History.—s. 18, ch. 14579, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 2146(1); s. 1, ch. 84-62; s. 38, ch. 93-268.
Note.—Former s. 293.01.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XLIII - Domestic Relations
Part VIII - Veterans’ Guardianship (Ss. 744.602-744.653)
744.602 - Short title; scope of part.
744.607 - Secretary of Veterans Affairs as party in interest.
744.613 - Appointment of guardian for ward authorized.
744.616 - Petition for appointment of guardian.
744.617 - Notice by court of petition filed for appointment of guardian.
744.618 - Persons who may be appointed guardian.
744.622 - Guardian empowered to receive moneys due ward from the United States Government.
744.626 - Exemption of benefits from claims of creditors.
744.627 - Investment of funds of estate by guardian.
744.637 - Certified copies of public records made available.
744.638 - Clerk of the circuit court; fees; duties.
744.641 - Guardian’s compensation; bond premiums.
744.643 - Discharge of guardian of minor or incompetent ward.