§ 13-801. Secretary of Veterans Affairs

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEstates and TrustsEffective: October 1, 2019

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Estates and Trusts (Refs & Annos)
Title 13. Protection of Minors, Disabled Persons, Susceptible Adults, and Older Adults (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 8. Guardianship of Veterans (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2019
MD Code, Estates and Trusts, § 13-801
§ 13-801. Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Currentness
Secretary of Veterans Affairs as interested person
(a) The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall be an interested person in:
(1) Any proceeding for the appointment, removal, or discharge of any guardian who is receiving or expects to receive any money from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for a minor or disabled person who is a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs beneficiary; and
(2) Any suit or other proceeding affecting in any manner the administration by the guardian of the estate of any present or former beneficiary which includes assets derived in whole or in part from benefits paid by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to the guardian or the guardian's predecessor for the beneficiary.
Notice of proceedings
(b) Notice of a suit or proceeding shall be given to the office of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs having jurisdiction over the area in which the suit or proceeding is pending at least 15 days before any hearing unless notice is waived in writing.

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Added by Acts 1974, c. 11, § 2, eff. July 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 2019, c. 197, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019.
Formerly Art. 93A, § 801.
MD Code, Estates and Trusts, § 13-801, MD EST & TRST § 13-801
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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