Terms Used In Vermont Statutes > Title 33 > Chapter 1 > Subchapter 3 - Provisions of General Applicability

• Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
• Bankruptcy: Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings.
• Benefits: means aid or commodities furnished under chapter 17 of this title. See
• Commissioner: means the Commissioner for Children and Families. See
• Department: means the Department for Children and Families. See
• federal agency: means a department or agency of the United States of America. See
• Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
• Guardian: means a legal guardian appointed by a Probate Division of the Superior Court or by a court in a divorce or other proceeding or action. See
• Interest rate: The amount paid by a borrower to a lender in exchange for the use of the lender's money for a certain period of time. Interest is paid on loans or on debt instruments, such as notes or bonds, either at regular intervals or as part of a lump sum payment when the issue matures. ^{Source: OCC}
• Person: shall include any natural person, corporation, municipality, the State of Vermont or any department, agency, or subdivision of the State, and any partnership, unincorporated association, or other legal entity. See
• Probate: Proving a will
• Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.