34-2. Definitions.
In this Chapter:
The term "benefits" shall mean all moneys payable by the United States through the Bureau.
The term "Bureau" means the United States Veterans' Bureau or its successor.
The term "Director" means the Director of the United States Veterans' Bureau or his successor.
"Estate" means income on hand and assets acquired partially or wholly with "income."
The term "guardian" as used herein shall mean any person acting as a fiduciary for a ward.
"Income" means moneys received from the Veterans Administration and revenue or profit from any property wholly or partially acquired therewith.
The term "person" includes a partnership, corporation or an association.
The term "ward" means a beneficiary of the Bureau. (1929, c. 33, s. 2; 1945, c. 723, s. 2; 1961, c. 396, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 34 - Veterans' Guardianship Act
§ 34-2.1 - Guardian's powers as to property; validation of prior acts.
§ 34-3 - Appointment of guardian for wards entitled to benefits from United States Veterans' Bureau.
§ 34-5 - Petition for appointment of guardian.
§ 34-7 - Certificate as evidence in regard to guardianship of mentally incompetent wards.
§ 34-8 - Notice of filing of petition.
§ 34-9 - Qualifications of guardian; surety bond.
§ 34-10 - Guardian's accounts to be filed; hearing on accounts.
§ 34-11 - Failure to file account cause for removal.
§ 34-12 - Compensation at five percent; additional compensation; premiums on bonds.
§ 34-13 - Investment of funds.
§ 34-14 - Application of ward's estate.
§ 34-14.1 - Payment of veterans' benefits to relatives.
§ 34-15 - Certified copy of record required by Bureau to be furnished without charge.