160.020 - Definitions. - Nevada Statutes

160.020  Definitions.  As used in this chapter:

      1.  “Benefits” means all money payable by the United States through the Department of Veterans Affairs.

      2.  “Department of Veterans Affairs” means the Department of Veterans Affairs, its predecessors or successors.

      3.  “Estate” and “income” include only money received by the guardian from the Department of Veterans Affairs and all earnings, interest and profits derived therefrom.

      4.  “Guardian” means any person acting as a fiduciary for a ward.

      5.  “Secretary” means the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of the United States or the Secretary’s successor.

      6.  “Ward” means a beneficiary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

      [1:28:1929; NCL § 9548]—(NRS A 1985, 508; 1995, 1078)