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2012 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 62 - South Carolina Probate Code
Chapter 5 - ARTICLE 5. PROTECTION OF PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY AND THEIR PROPERTY
Section 62-5-605 - Contents of petition for appointment of guardian.
SC Code § 62-5-605 (2012) What's This?
The petition for such an appointment shall set forth (a) the name, age and place of residence of the ward, (b) the names and places of residence of the nearest relatives, if known, (c) the fact that such ward is entitled to receive monies payable by or through the Veterans' Administration and (d) the amount of monies then due and the amount of probable future payments.
The petition shall also set forth the name and address of the person or institution, if any, having actual custody of the ward.
In the case of a mentally incompetent ward the petition shall show that such ward has been rated incompetent on examination by the Veterans' Administration in accordance with the laws and regulations governing the Veterans' Administration.
HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 539, Section 1.
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