Rhode Island § 33-16-22 - Veterans’ Guardianships
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§ 33-16-22. Veterans’ Guardianships
R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-16-22
§ 33-16-22. Support of persons other than ward, spouse, and children.
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, the spouse and the minor children of the ward, except upon petition to the probate court and prior order thereon after a hearing. A signed duplicate or certified copy of the petition shall be furnished the proper office of the veterans administration and notice of hearing thereon shall be given the office as provided in the case of hearing on a guardian’s account or other pleading.
History of Section.
P.L. 1946, ch. 1711, § 14; G.L. 1956, § 33-16-22.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 33-16-22
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 33-16-22 cover?
Section 33-16-22 ("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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