West Virginia Code
Article 15. Veterans’ Guardianship and Commitment
§44-15-4. Evidence of Necessity for Appointment of Guardian of Minor Ward

Where a petition is filed for the appointment of a guardian of a minor ward, a certificate setting forth the age of such minor as shown by the records and the fact that the appointment of a guardian is a condition precedent to the payment of any moneys due the minor by the government of the United States shall be prima facie evidence of the necessity for such appointment.