A committee shall not apply any portion of the income or the estate for the support or maintenance of any person other than the ward, the spouse and the minor children of the ward, and a guardian of an infant shall not apply any portion of the income of the estate for the support or maintenance of any person other than the ward, except upon petition to and prior order of the court after a hearing. A signed duplicate or certified copy of such petition shall be furnished the proper office of the United States or any bureau or agency thereof and notice of hearing thereon shall be given such office, bureau, or agency, as provided in the case of a hearing on a committee’s account or other pleading: Provided, however, That all periodic payments which have been heretofore or shall be hereafter made pursuant to any law of the United States or regulation of any bureau or agency thereof shall constitute income and may be expended in accordance with the provisions of this section without authority of the court.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 44. Administration of Estates and Trusts
Article 15. Veterans’ Guardianship and Commitment
§44-15-2. When Unlawful for Person to Accept Appointment as Guardian; Removal
§44-15-3. Petition for Appointment
§44-15-4. Evidence of Necessity for Appointment of Guardian of Minor Ward
§44-15-7. Qualifications and Bond of Guardian
§44-15-8. Settlement of Accounts
§44-15-9. Failure to Make Settlement
§44-15-11. Investment of Funds
§44-15-12. Disbursements for Support of Persons Other Than Ward
§44-15-13. Certified Copies of Necessary Public Records Furnished Without Cost
§44-15-14. Commitment to Veterans Administration or Other Agency of United States Government
§44-15-15. Discharge of Guardian