Rhode Island § 33-16-21 - Veterans’ Guardianships
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§ 33-16-21. Veterans’ Guardianships
R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-16-21
§ 33-16-21. Investments.
Every guardian shall invest the surplus funds of his or her ward’s estate in securities or property as authorized under the laws of this state, but only upon prior order of the court; except that the funds may be invested, without prior court authorization, in direct unconditional interest bearing obligations of this state or of the United States and in obligations the interest and principal of which are unconditionally guaranteed by the United States. A signed duplicate or certified copy of the petition for authority to invest shall be furnished the proper office of the veterans administration, and notice of a hearing on investments shall be given the office as provided in the case of hearing on a guardian’s account.
History of Section.
P.L. 1946, ch. 1711, § 13; G.L. 1956, § 33-16-21.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 33-16-21
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 33-16-21 cover?
Section 33-16-21 ("Veterans’ Guardianships") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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