34-7. Certificate as evidence in regard to guardianship of mentally incompetent wards.
Where a petition is filed for the appointment of a guardian of a mentally incompetent ward a certificate of the Director, or his representative, setting forth the fact that such person has been rated incompetent by the Bureau on examination in accordance with the laws and regulations governing such Bureau; and that the appointment of a guardian is a condition precedent to the payment of any moneys due such person by the Bureau, shall be prima facie evidence of the necessity for such appointment. (1929, c. 33, s. 7.)
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.