Sec. 14. (a) A guardian shall not apply any portion of the income or the estate for the support or maintenance of any person other than the protected person, the spouse, and the children under the age of eighteen (18) years of the protected person, 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 Department and notice of hearing shall be given the office as provided in the case of hearing on a guardian's account or other pleading.
(b) If the protected person is a child under the age of eighteen (18) years, and the parents or those standing in loco parentis are able to care for, maintain, and educate the protected person, neither the income nor the principal shall be expended for any purpose except as ordered by the court.
Formerly: Acts 1953, c.112, s.2014; Acts 1973, P.L.287, SEC.11. As amended by P.L.33-1989, SEC.49.
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Chapter 19. Department of Veterans Affairs
29-1-19-2. Party in Interest; Notice of Hearing
29-1-19-3. Appointment of Guardian
29-1-19-5. Petition for Appointment
29-1-19-6. Appointment of Guardian; Condition Precedent to Payment of Veterans' Benefits; Minor Ward
29-1-19-8. Filing Petitions; Notice
29-1-19-10. Accounting by Guardian; Notice; Hearing
29-1-19-11. Removal of Guardian
29-1-19-12. Compensation of Guardian; Liquidation of Loans or Investments
29-1-19-13. Investment of Funds
29-1-19-14. Support; Maintenance; Education
29-1-19-15. Real Estate Acquisition
29-1-19-16. Copies of Records; Determining Eligibility