§44-15-4. Evidence of necessity for appointment of guardian of minor ward.
Where a petition is filed for the appointment of a guardian of a minor ward, a certificate setting forth the age of such minor as shown by the records and the fact that the appointment of a guardian is a condition precedent to the payment of any moneys due the minor by the government of the United States shall be prima facie evidence of the necessity for such appointment.

Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2012 1st Special Session