§ 33-16-2 — § 33-16-2. Definitions.

Rhode Island § 33-16-2

• Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
• Title 33: Probate practice and procedure
• Ch. 33-16: Veterans’ Guardianships

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§ 33-16-2. Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Administrator� means the administrator of veterans affairs of the United States or his or her successor.

(2) "Benefits� means all money paid or payable by the United States through the veterans administration.

(3) "Conservator� shall mean any person acting as fiduciary for the estate of any "ward� who by reason of advanced age or mental weakness is unable to properly care for his or her estate.

(4) "Estate� means income on hand and assets acquired partially or wholly with "income�.

(5)(i) "Guardian� shall mean any person acting as fiduciary for the person and estate or person or estate of any "ward�.

(ii) "Guardian� shall include conservators.

(6) "Income� means money received from the veterans administration and revenue or profit from any property wholly or partially acquired therewith.

(7) "Person� means an individual, a partnership, a corporation or an association.

(8) "Veterans administration� means the veterans administration, its predecessors or successors.

(9) "Ward� means a beneficiary of the veterans administration.

Legislative History

P.L. 1946, ch. 1711, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 33-16-2.