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CO Code § 28-5-100.3 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 5 - Veterans|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 28-5-100.3. Definitions

 [ ] As used in this article 5, unless the context otherwise requires:  Editor's note: This version of this section is effective November 11, 2021.   “Discharged LGBT veteran” means a person who the state board of veterans affairs determines to be a discharged LGBT veteran pursuant to section 28-5-103.    “Veteran” means a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service of the United States and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable, in accordance with U.S.C. title 38, as amended.     History. Source: L. 2016: Entire section added,(HB 16-1125), ch. 38, p. 95, § 2, effective August 10. L. 2021: Entire section amended,(SB 21-026), ch. 42, p. 174, § 3, effective November 11.
CO Code § 28-5-101 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 5 - Veterans|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 28-5-101. Military Discharges Recorded Free

 For the purpose of preserving a record of men and women who served with the armed forces of the United States and who are now or may become residents of Colorado, the clerk and recorders of the various counties of the state are directed to record discharges for such men and women without charging any fees therefor.   History. Source: L. 45: P. 641, § 1. CSA: C. 150, § 62. CRS 53: § 143-4-1. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-4-1. History. Source: L. 45: P. 641, § 1. CSA: C. 150, § 62. CRS 53: § 143-4-1. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-4-1.
CO Code § 28-5-102 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 5 - Veterans|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 28-5-102. Identity Documents - Veteran Identifier

 A driver's license or identification card, issued under article 2 of title 42, C.R.S., that identifies the holder as a veteran is sufficient documentation that a person is a veteran for the purposes of any benefit or preference given to veterans by the state of Colorado or any political subdivision of Colorado.   History. Source: L. 2013: Entire section added, (HB 13-1119), ch.177, p. 654, § 3, effective August 7.
CO Code § 28-5-103 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 5 - Veterans|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 28-5-103. Discharged Lgbt Veteran

     [Editor's note: This section is effective November 11, 2021.] A person is a discharged LGBT veteran if the person, as determined by the board of veterans affairs, was discharged from the armed services due to the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or gender expression; or statements, consensual sexual conduct, or consensual acts relating to sexual orientation or gender identity or gender expression unless the statements, conduct, or acts are prohibited by the uniform code of military justice on grounds other than the person's sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; or the disclosure of statements, conduct, or acts relating to sexual orientation or gender identity or gender expression that were prohibited by the armed services at the time of discharge.    Notwithstanding subsection (1)(a) of this section, a person who received a dishonorable discharge, bad conduct discharge, or, if the person was an officer, a dismissal from the armed services is not eligible to be a discharged LGBT veteran.       Upon application, and in accordance with the process established by the division of veterans affairs pursuant to this section, the board of veterans affairs shall determine whether a person is a discharged LGBT veteran.      The division of veterans affairs shall establish a consistent and uniform process to determine whether a person is a discharged LGBT veteran, including, at a minimum, standards for verifying the person's status as a discharged LGBT veteran.      The process must require a person applying for classification as a discharged LGBT veteran to submit a copy of the person's DD214 form issued by the United States government, a personal affidavit of the circumstances surrounding the discharge, and any relevant records pertaining to the discharge. (b) (I) The process must require a person applying for classification as a discharged LGBT veteran to submit a copy of the person's DD214 form issued by the United States government, a personal affidavit of the circumstances surrounding the discharge, and any relevant records pertaining to the discharge.    A person who does not have the documents described in subsection (3)(b)(I) of this section is not automatically disqualified from being classified as a discharged LGBT veteran. If the person does not have the documents, the person must submit an affidavit certifying that the person does not have the documents.       The division of veterans affairs shall establish a method for a person determined by the board of veterans affairs to be a discharged LGBT veteran to demonstrate status as a discharged LGBT veteran.        History. Source: L. 2021: Entire section added,(SB 21-026), ch. 42, p. 173, § 2, effective November 11.    Cross references:   For the short title (“Restoration of Honor Act”) in SB 21-026, see section 1 of chapter 42, Session Laws of Colorado 2021.
CO Code § 28-5-201 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 5 - Veterans|Part 2 - Uniform Veterans' Guardianship Law|§ 28-5-201. Short Title

 This part 2 shall be known and may be cited as the “Uniform Veterans' Guardianship Act”.   History. Source: L. 45: P. 660, § 21. CSA: C. 150, § 55 (21). CRS 53: § 143-3-21. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-3-21. History. Source: L. 45: P. 660, § 21. CSA: C. 150, § 55 (21). CRS 53: § 143-3-21. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-3-21.    ANNOTATION   Law reviews. For article, “Uniform State Laws of Interest to Colorado Probate Lawyers”, see 14 Colo. Law. 1961 (1985).
CO Code § 28-5-202 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 5 - Veterans|Part 2 - Uniform Veterans' Guardianship Law|§ 28-5-202. Definitions

 As used in this part 2, unless the context otherwise requires:    “Administrator” means the administrator of veterans' affairs of the United States or his or her successor.    “Benefits” means all moneys paid or payable by the United States through the veterans administration.    “Estate” means income on hand and assets acquired partially or wholly with income.    “Guardian” means any fiduciary for the person or estate of a ward.    “Income” means moneys received from the veterans administration and revenue or profit from any property wholly or partially acquired therewith.    “Person” means an individual, a partnership, a corporation, or an association.    “Veterans administration” means the veterans administration, its predecessors, or its successors.    “Ward” means a beneficiary of the veterans administration.     History. Source: L. 45: P. 652, § 1. CSA: C. 150, § 55 (1). CRS 53: § 143-3-1. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-3-1. L. 2002: (1) amended, p. 621, § 125, effective May 24. History. Source: L. 45: P. 652, § 1. CSA: C. 150, § 55 (1). CRS 53: § 143-3-1. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-3-1. L. 2002: (1) amended, p. 621, § 125, effective May 24.    ANNOTATION   Law reviews. For article, “Estates of Insane Veterans and War Orphans”, see 17 Dicta 38 (1940). For article, “Problems in the Administration of the Estates of Incompetents”, see 29 Dicta 286 (1952).
CO Code § 28-5-203 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 5 - Veterans|Part 2 - Uniform Veterans' Guardianship Law|§ 28-5-203. Administrator as Party in Interest

 The administrator shall be a party in interest in any proceeding for the appointment or removal of a guardian or for the removal of the disability of minority or mental incapacity of a ward and in any suit or other proceeding affecting in any manner the administration by the guardian of the estate of any present or former ward whose estate includes assets derived in whole or in part from benefits paid by the veterans administration. Not less than fifteen days prior to hearing in such matter, notice in writing of the time and place thereof shall be given by mail, unless waived in writing, to the office of the veterans administration having jurisdiction over the area in which any such suit or any such proceeding is pending.   History. Source: L. 45: P. 653, § 2. CSA: C. 150, § 55 (2). CRS 53: § 143-3-2. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-3-2. History. Source: L. 45: P. 653, § 2. CSA: C. 150, § 55 (2). CRS 53: § 143-3-2. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-3-2.
CO Code § 28-5-204 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 5 - Veterans|Part 2 - Uniform Veterans' Guardianship Law|§ 28-5-204. Guardian Appointed When Necessary

 When, pursuant to any law of the United States or regulation of the veterans administration, it is necessary, prior to payment of benefits, that a guardian be appointed, the appointment may be made in the manner provided in this part 2.   History. Source: L. 45: P. 653, § 3. CSA: C. 150, § 55 (3). CRS 53: § 143-3-3. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-3-3. History. Source: L. 45: P. 653, § 3. CSA: C. 150, § 55 (3). CRS 53: § 143-3-3. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-3-3.
CO Code § 28-5-205 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 5 - Veterans|Part 2 - Uniform Veterans' Guardianship Law|§ 28-5-205. Limitation on Number of Wards

 No person other than a bank or trust company shall be guardian of more than five wards at one time, unless all the wards are members of one family. Upon presentation of a petition by an attorney of the veterans administration or other interested person alleging that a guardian is acting in a fiduciary capacity for more than five wards as provided in this section and requesting his or her discharge for that reason, the court, upon proof substantiating the petition, shall require a final accounting forthwith from such guardian and shall discharge him or her from guardianships in excess of five and forthwith appoint a successor.   History. Source: L. 45: P. 653, § 4. CSA: C. 150, § 55 (4). CRS 53: § 143-3-4. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-3-4. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 621, § 126, effective May 24. History. Source: L. 45: P. 653, § 4. CSA: C. 150, § 55 (4). CRS 53: § 143-3-4. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-3-4. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 621, § 126, effective May 24.
CO Code § 28-5-206 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 5 - Veterans|Part 2 - Uniform Veterans' Guardianship Law|§ 28-5-206. Appointment of Guardian - Petition

  A petition for the appointment of a guardian may be filed by any relative or friend of the ward or by any person who is authorized by law to file a petition. If there is no person so authorized or if the person so authorized refuses or fails to file such a petition within thirty days after mailing of notice by the veterans administration to the last known address of the person, if any, indicating the necessity for the same, a petition for appointment may be filed by any resident of this state.    The petition for appointment shall set forth the name, age, and place of residence of the ward, the name and place of residence of the nearest relative, if known, and the fact that the ward is entitled to receive benefits payable by or through the veterans administration and shall set forth the amount of money 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 and the name, age, relationship, if any, occupation, and address of the proposed guardian, and if the nominee is a natural person, the number of wards for whom the nominee is presently acting as guardian. Notwithstanding any law as to priority of persons entitled to appointment or the nomination in the petition, the court may appoint some other individual or a bank or trust company as guardian if the court determines it is for the best interest of the ward.    In the case of a mentally incompetent ward, the petition shall show that such ward has been rated incompetent by the veterans administration on examination in accordance with the laws and regulations governing the veterans administration.     History. Source: L. 45: P. 653, § 5. CSA: C. 150, § 55 (5). CRS 53: § 143-3-5. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-3-5. History. Source: L. 45: P. 653, § 5. CSA: C. 150, § 55 (5). CRS 53: § 143-3-5. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-3-5.
CO Code § 28-5-207 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 5 - Veterans|Part 2 - Uniform Veterans' Guardianship Law|§ 28-5-207. Evidence of Necessity for Guardian of Infant

 Where a petition is filed for the appointment of a guardian for a minor, a certificate of the administrator or his or her authorized representative setting forth the age of such minor as shown by the records of the veterans administration and the fact that the appointment of a guardian is a condition precedent to the payment of any moneys due the minor by the veterans administration shall be prima facie evidence of the necessity for such appointment.   History. Source: L. 45: P. 654, § 6. CSA: C. 150, § 55 (6). CRS 53: § 143-3-6. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-3-6. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 622, § 127, effective May 24. History. Source: L. 45: P. 654, § 6. CSA: C. 150, § 55 (6). CRS 53: § 143-3-6. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-3-6. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 622, § 127, effective May 24.
CO Code § 28-5-208 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 5 - Veterans|Part 2 - Uniform Veterans' Guardianship Law|§ 28-5-208. Evidence of Necessity for Guardian for Incompetent

 Where a petition is filed for the appointment of a guardian for a mentally incompetent ward, a certificate of the administrator or his or her duly authorized representative that such person has been rated incompetent by the veterans administration on examination in accordance with the laws and regulations governing the veterans administration and that the appointment of a guardian is a condition precedent to the payment of any moneys due such ward by the veterans administration shall be prima facie evidence of the necessity for such appointment.   History. Source: L. 45: P. 654, § 7. CSA: C. 150, § 55 (7). CRS 53: § 143-3-7. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-3-7. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 622, § 128, effective May 24. History. Source: L. 45: P. 654, § 7. CSA: C. 150, § 55 (7). CRS 53: § 143-3-7. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-3-7. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 622, § 128, effective May 24.
CO Code § 28-5-209 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 5 - Veterans|Part 2 - Uniform Veterans' Guardianship Law|§ 28-5-209. Notice of Filing Petition

 Upon the filing of a petition for the appointment of a guardian under this part 2, notice shall be given to the ward and to such other persons in such manner as is provided by the laws of this state, and also to the veterans administration as provided by this part 2.   History. Source: L. 45: P. 654, § 8. CSA: C. 150, § 55 (8). CRS 53: § 143-3-8. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-3-8. History. Source: L. 45: P. 654, § 8. CSA: C. 150, § 55 (8). CRS 53: § 143-3-8. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-3-8.
CO Code § 28-5-210 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 5 - Veterans|Part 2 - Uniform Veterans' Guardianship Law|§ 28-5-210. Bond of Guardian

  Upon the appointment of a guardian, he or she shall execute and file a bond to be approved by the court in an amount not less than the estimated value of the personal estate and anticipated income of the ward during the ensuing year. The bond shall be in the form and be conditioned as required of guardians appointed under the general guardianship laws of this state. The court may from time to time require the guardian to file an additional bond.    Where a bond is tendered by a guardian with personal sureties, there shall be at least two such sureties, and they shall file with the court a certificate under oath which describes the property owned, both real and personal, and shall state that each is worth the sum named in the bond as the penalty thereof over and above all his or her debts and liabilities and the aggregate of other bonds on which he or she is principal or surety and exclusive of property exempt from execution. The court may require additional security or may require a corporate surety bond, the premium thereon to be paid from the ward's estate.     History. Source: L. 45: P. 654, § 9. CSA: C. 150, § 55 (9). CRS 53: § 143-3-9. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-3-9. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 129, § 622, effective May 24. History. Source: L. 45: P. 654, § 9. CSA: C. 150, § 55 (9). CRS 53: § 143-3-9. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-3-9. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 129, § 622, effective May 24.    Cross references:   For the terms and conditions of the bond of a guardian or conservator, see § 15-14-416 .
CO Code § 28-5-212 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 5 - Veterans|Part 2 - Uniform Veterans' Guardianship Law|§ 28-5-212. Penalty for Failure to Account

 If any guardian fails to file with the court any account as required by this part 2, or by an order of the court, when any account is due or within thirty days after citation issues as provided by law, or fails to furnish the veterans administration a true copy of any account, petition, or pleading as required by this part 2, such failure may in the discretion of the court be a ground for his or her removal.   History. Source: L. 45: P. 656, § 11. CSA: C. 150, § 55 (11). CRS 53: § 143-3-11. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-3-11. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 623, § 131, effective May 24. History. Source: L. 45: P. 656, § 11. CSA: C. 150, § 55 (11). CRS 53: § 143-3-11. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-3-11. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 623, § 131, effective May 24.
CO Code § 28-5-213 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 5 - Veterans|Part 2 - Uniform Veterans' Guardianship Law|§ 28-5-213. Compensation of Guardians

 Compensation payable to guardians shall be based upon services rendered and shall not exceed five percent of the amount of income received during the period covered by the account; except that such percentage compensation shall not be allowed on the moneys or other assets received from a prior guardian nor upon the amount received from liquidation of loans or other investments. In the event five percent of income received during the period would be less than twenty-five dollars and the personal property in the estate totals not more than one thousand five hundred dollars, twenty-five dollars may be taken as the guardian's compensation. If the personal property in the estate exceeds one thousand five hundred dollars and five percent of the income would be less than fifty dollars, the guardian's compensation may be fifty dollars. In any case in which the compensation under the foregoing appropriate rates is inadequate because of extra services performed, the court, upon petition and hearing thereon, may authorize reasonable additional compensation. A copy of the petition and notice of hearing thereon shall be given the proper office of the veterans administration in the manner provided in the case of hearing on a guardian's account or other pleading.   History. Source: L. 45: P. 656, § 12. CSA: C. 150, § 55 (12). CRS 53: § 143-3-12. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-3-12. L. 65: P. 1232, § 1. History. Source: L. 45: P. 656, § 12. CSA: C. 150, § 55 (12). CRS 53: § 143-3-12. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-3-12. L. 65: P. 1232, § 1.
CO Code § 28-5-214 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 5 - Veterans|Part 2 - Uniform Veterans' Guardianship Law|§ 28-5-214. Investments

 Every guardian shall invest the surplus funds of his or her ward's estate in such securities or property as authorized under the laws of this state, but only upon prior order of the court; except that the funds may be invested, without prior court authorization, in direct unconditional interest-bearing obligations of this state or of the United States and in obligations the interest and principal of which are unconditionally guaranteed by the United States. A signed duplicate or certified copy of the petition for authority to invest shall be furnished the proper office of the veterans administration, and notice of hearing thereon shall be given said office as provided in the case of hearing on a guardian's account.   History. Source: L. 45: P. 657, § 13. CSA: C. 150, § 55 (13). CRS 53: § 143-3-13. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-3-13. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 623, § 132, effective May 24. History. Source: L. 45: P. 657, § 13. CSA: C. 150, § 55 (13). CRS 53: § 143-3-13. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-3-13. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 623, § 132, effective May 24.    Cross references:   For fiduciary investments, see part 3 of article 1 of title 15.   ANNOTATION   Law reviews. For article, “The ‘Prudent Man Rule' Now Applies to Investments by Fiduciaries”, see 28 Dicta 213 (1951).
CO Code § 28-5-215 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 5 - Veterans|Part 2 - Uniform Veterans' Guardianship Law|§ 28-5-215. Maintenance and Support

 A guardian shall not apply any portion of the income or the estate for the support or maintenance of any person other than the ward, except upon petition to and prior order of the court after a hearing. A signed duplicate or certified copy of said petition shall be furnished the proper office of the veterans administration, and notice of hearing thereon shall be given said office as provided in the case of hearing on a guardian's account or other pleading.   History. Source: L. 45: P. 657, § 14. CSA: C. 150, § 55 (14). CRS 53: § 143-3-14. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-3-14. History. Source: L. 45: P. 657, § 14. CSA: C. 150, § 55 (14). CRS 53: § 143-3-14. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-3-14.
CO Code § 28-5-216 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 28 - Military and Veterans|Article 5 - Veterans|Part 2 - Uniform Veterans' Guardianship Law|§ 28-5-216. Purchase of Home for Ward

  The court may authorize the purchase of the entire fee simple title to real estate in this state in which the guardian has no interest, but only as a home for the ward, or to protect his or her interest, or as a home for his or her dependent family. Such purchase of real estate shall not be made except upon the entry of an order of the court after hearing upon verified petition. A copy of the petition shall be furnished the proper office of the veterans administration, and notice of hearing thereon shall be given said office as provided in the case of hearing on a guardian's account.    Before authorizing such investment, the court shall require written evidence of value and of title and of the advisability of acquiring such real estate. Title shall be taken in the ward's name. This section does not limit the right of the guardian on behalf of his or her ward to bid and to become the purchaser of real estate at a sale thereof pursuant to decree of foreclosure of lien held by or for the ward, or at a trustee's sale, to protect the ward's right in the property so foreclosed or sold; nor does it limit the right of the guardian, if such is necessary to protect the ward's interest and upon prior order of the court in which the guardianship is pending, to agree with cotenants of the ward for a partition in kind, or to purchase from cotenants the entire undivided interests held by them, or to bid and purchase the same at a sale under a partition decree, or to compromise adverse claims of title to the ward's realty.     History. Source: L. 45: P. 657, § 15. CSA: C. 150, § 55 (15). CRS 53: § 143-3-15. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-3-15. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 624, § 133, effective May 24. History. Source: L. 45: P. 657, § 15. CSA: C. 150, § 55 (15). CRS 53: § 143-3-15. C.R.S. 1963: § 144-3-15. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 624, § 133, effective May 24.