Rhode Island § 33-16-3 - Veterans’ Guardianships

§ 33-16-3. Administrator as party to guardianship proceedings — Notice.

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 before or hereafter paid by the veterans administration. Not less than fifteen (15) days prior to a hearing in this matter, notice in writing of the time and place of the hearing shall be given by mail (unless waived in writing) to the office of the veterans administration having jurisdiction over the area in which any suit or any proceeding is pending.