As used in this chapter:
"Person" means an individual, a partnership, a limited liability company, a corporation, or an association.
"Department" refers to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
"Income" means money received from the Department and revenue or profit from any property wholly or partially acquired therewith.
"Estate" means income on hand and assets acquired partially or wholly with "income".
"Benefits" means all money paid or payable by the United States through the department.
"Protected person" means a beneficiary of the department.
"Guardian" means any fiduciary for the person or estate of a protected person or a person designated by a protective order issued under IC 29-3 to act on behalf of a protected person.
"Secretary" refers to the secretary of the department.
IC 29-1-19-1