Terms Used In Michigan Laws 35.1026

  • Adjutant general: means the adjutant general of this state. See Michigan Laws 35.1022
  • Beneficiary: A person who is entitled to receive the benefits or proceeds of a will, trust, insurance policy, retirement plan, annuity, or other contract. Source: OCC
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Period of service: means that period of time between 12:01 a. See Michigan Laws 35.1022
  • Veteran: means an individual who meets both of the following:
  (i) Is a veteran as defined in section 1 of 1965 PA 190, MCL 35. See Michigan Laws 35.1022
   A veteran or his beneficiary entitled to payment shall make application to the adjutant general upon a form as may be prescribed by him. If the veteran is incompetent, or his beneficiary is incompetent, or a minor, application shall be made by his guardian. An application shall be accompanied by a certified copy of discharge or by evidence of honest and faithful service during the period of service as shall be prescribed by the adjutant general.