North Dakota Code 50-24.7-05 – Department has preferred claim against estate
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Funds used to provide services to an eligible beneficiary may not be considered as gifts. The department has a preferred claim against the estate of any person for recovery of funds expended under this chapter for that person or that person’s spouse or minor children. No statute of limitations or similar statute nor the doctrine of laches bars a claim under this chapter.
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 50-24.7-05
- 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
- children: includes children by birth and by adoption. See North Dakota Code 1-01-18
- Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
- Statute of limitations: A law that sets the time within which parties must take action to enforce their rights.