This law is about ending a guardianship for someone connected to Veterans Administration (VA) benefits. If the VA says a young ward grew up or that a ward who was considered incompetent is now considered competent, that counts as strong proof in court. A judge can then officially end the guardianship. After that, the guardian has to file a final report of all the money and property handled, and once the court approves it and the guardian gives the ward everything owed, the guardian and their financial backers are let off the hook.
475.455. of and of . — In addition to any other of law relating to and discharge of guardian, a by the showing that a has attained , or that an ward has been rated by the Veterans Administration upon examination in accordance with law shall be that the ward has attained majority, or has recovered his . Upon after notice as provided by sections 475.380 to 475.480 and the by the court that the ward has attained majority or has recovered his competency, an shall be entered to that effect, and the guardian shall file a . Upon hearing after notice to the former ward and to the Veterans Administration as in case of other accounts, upon approval of the final account, and upon to the ward of the due him from the guardian, the guardian shall be and his sureties released.
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Source & history notes
(L. 1947 V. I p. 4 § 16)
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