Conn. Agencies Regs. § 27-102l(d)-270

Current through December 27, 2024
Section 27-102l(d)-270 - Establishment and termination of personal representatives
(a) A veteran who is able to manage his own financial affairs is free to do so and the Department shall not interfere except as provided under this section. A rebuttable presumption exists in favor of the veteran's ability to do so.
(b) In the event the Commissioner determines, based on the recommendation of medical or programmatic staff familiar with the veteran's needs, that a veteran may not have the ability to manage his personal financial affairs, he may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a conservator of the estate, so long as the veteran or another party has not already made such an application.
(c) The following personal behaviors may be indicators of the lack of ability to manage personal affairs:
(1) Inability to recall expenditures.
(2) Inability to maintain account in good standing.
(3) Making large loans without collateral.
(4) Purchases of illegal goods.
(5) Inability to recognize value of money.
(6) Other conduct as determined by the Department not to be in the best interest of the veteran's welfare and health.

Conn. Agencies Regs. § 27-102l(d)-270

Effective January 19, 1996