Mental Hygiene Law § 79.03 · Article 79. Proceedings Relative to Incompetent Veterans and Infant Wards of the United States Veterans' Administration
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Text — Law content up to date as of June 26, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
§ 79.03 Application.
Whenever, pursuant to any law of the United States or regulation of the administration, the director requires, prior to payment of benefits, that a guardian be appointed for a ward, such appointment shall be made in the manner hereinafter provided. The provisions of this article shall apply only to the wards of the administration and with respect to such wards, except as herein otherwise specifically provided, shall supersede any inconsistent provision of law relating to incompetents, conservatees or infants.
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- Law content up to date as of June 26, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/MHY79.03
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