TITLE 29
GUARDIAN AND WARD
Section 7. Veterans Affairs Guardians, 29-7-1 through 29-7-18.
ARTICLE 13
FOREIGN CONSERVATORS
29-7-1. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the term:
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"Benefits" means all moneys paid or payable by the United States through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
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"Department" means the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, its predecessors, or its successors.
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"Estate" means income on hand and assets acquired partially or wholly with income.
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"Income" means moneys received from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and revenue or profit from any property wholly or partially acquired therewith.
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"Person" means an individual, a partnership, a corporation, or an association.
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"Secretary" means the secretary of veterans affairs of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or the secretary's successor.
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"VA guardian" means a person appointed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
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"Ward" means a beneficiary of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
(Code 1981, §29-7-1, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.)