{"id":56,"date":"2025-12-01T13:26:58","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T18:26:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/vba\/?page_id=56"},"modified":"2026-09-29T15:57:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T19:57:03","slug":"fiduciary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/department.va.gov\/vba\/fiduciary\/","title":{"rendered":"Fiduciary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Fiduciary Program<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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About the program<\/h2>\n\n\n
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VA’s Fiduciary Program was established 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 their financial affairs after receipt of medical documentation or if a court of competent jurisdiction has already made the determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Upon determining a beneficiary is unable to manage their 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 may include a criminal background check, review of credit report,  and a personal interview (may be telephonic, virtual, or in-person). Once a complete and thorough investigation has been conducted, the fiduciary is then appointed as a VA-appointed fiduciary. The fiduciary is ultimately responsible to the beneficiary and oversees financial management of the beneficiary\u2019s VA benefit payments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Generally, family members or friends serve as fiduciaries for beneficiaries; however, when friends or family members are not able to serve, VA looks for qualified individuals or organizations to serve as a fiduciary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Are you a Veteran, Family Member or Caregiver?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Fiduciary overview<\/h2>\n\n\n
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How to apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To apply as a potential fiduciary (for a family member, friend, or as a professional), please carefully review the instructions on how to apply electronically, which are detailed in the Potential Fiduciary Application<\/a> job aid, before submitting your application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Selection process<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The fiduciary selection is based on an assessment of the qualifications of the proposed fiduciary. When seeking a fiduciary the following individuals may be considered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n