The administrator shall be a party in interest in any proceeding for the appointment or removal of a guardian or for the removal of the disability of minority or mental incapacity of a ward, and in any suit or other proceeding affecting in any manner the administration by the guardian of the estate of any present or former ward whose estate includes assets derived in whole or in part from benefits heretofore or hereafter paid by the veterans administration. Not less than fifteen days prior to hearing in such matter notice in writing of the time and place thereof shall be given by mail (unless waived in writing) to the office of the veterans administration having jurisdiction over the area in which any such suit or any such proceeding is pending.

Terms Used In Washington Code 73.36.020

  • Administrator: means the administrator of veterans affairs of the United States or his or her successor. See Washington Code 73.36.010
  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Benefits: means all moneys paid or payable by the United States through the veterans administration. See Washington Code 73.36.010
  • Estate: means income on hand and assets acquired partially or wholly with "income. See Washington Code 73.36.010
  • 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.
  • Guardian: means any fiduciary for the person or estate of a ward. See Washington Code 73.36.010
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Veterans administration: means the veterans administration, its predecessors or successors. See Washington Code 73.36.010
  • Ward: means a beneficiary of the veterans administration. See Washington Code 73.36.010
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