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Program Description
VA's Fiduciary Program's purpose is to protect Veterans and other beneficiaries who, due to injury, disease, or due to age, are unable to manage their financial affairs. VA will only determine an individual to be unable to manage his or her financial affairs after receipt of medical documentation or if a court of competent jurisdiction has already made the determination.
Upon determining a beneficiary is unable to manage his or her financial affairs, VA will appoint a fiduciary. The fiduciary, normally chosen by the beneficiary, must undergo an investigation of their suitability to serve.
This investigation includes a criminal background check, review of credit report, personal interview, and recommendations of character references.
A fiduciary is appointed to manage a beneficiaries VA benefits only after the investigation is completed. The fiduciary is responsible to the beneficiary and oversees financial management of VA benefit payments.
Generally, family members or friends serve as fiduciaries for beneficiaries; however, when friends and family are not able to serve, VA looks for qualified individuals or organizations to serve as a fiduciary.
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Application ProcessLearn more about VA’s Fiduciary Program:
Fiduciary Accountings Submission Tool (FAST)
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