A guardian shall not apply any portion of the income or the estate for the support or maintenance of any person other than the ward except upon petition to and prior order of the probate court after a hearing. A signed duplicate or certified copy of said petition shall be furnished the proper office of the veterans’ administration and notice of hearing thereon shall be given said office as provided in the case of hearing on a guardian’s account or other pleading.

Terms Used In Ohio Code 5905.16

  • 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.
  • Person: includes an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, and association. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • Probate: Proving a will