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Tenn. Code Ann. § 34-5-102 Chapter definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) “Administrator” means the administrator of veterans affairs of the United States, or the administrator's successor;(2) “Benefits” means all moneys paid or payable by the United States through the veterans admi…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 34-5-103 Administrator as party in interest
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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 gua…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 34-5-104 Appointment of guardian when necessary prior to payment of benefits
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Whenever, pursuant to any law of the United States or regulation of the veterans administration, it is necessary, prior to payment of benefits, that a guardian be appointed, the appointment may be made in the manner provided in §§ 34-5-106 — 34-5-110.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 34-5-105 Limitation on number of wards
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(a) No person, other than a bank or trust company, shall be guardian of more than twelve (12) wards at one time, unless all wards are members of one family. (b) Upon presentation of a petition by an attorney of the department of veterans services or other interested person, alleg…