If someone files paperwork to get a guardian appointed for a minor child, and the Veterans Administration provides a certificate showing the child's age and stating that a guardian must be appointed before the VA can pay money to the child, that certificate counts as strong enough proof on its own to show the appointment is necessary.
475.405. of necessity for appointment — . — Where a is filed for the appointment of a for a , a of the or his , setting forth the age of such minor as shown by the records of the and the fact that the appointment of a guardian is a to the payment of any moneys due the minor by the Veterans Administration shall be of the necessity for such appointment.
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Source & history notes
(L. 1947 V. I p. 4 § 6)
Related Missouri laws
Petition for appointment of guardian
RSMo 475.400
Proof of necessity for appointment
RSMo 475.410
Number of wards limited
RSMo 475.395
Notice of petition for appointment
RSMo 475.415
When guardian appointed
RSMo 475.390
Qualifications and bond of guardian
RSMo 475.420
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