Georgia Guardianship and Conservatorship Code

Chapter 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 29-1-1 — 29-1-2)

Section 29-1-1 – Definitions
Section 29-1-2 – [Repealed]

Chapter 2 – GUARDIANS OF MINORS (§§ 29-2-1 — 29-2-78)

Article 1 – MINORS (§§ 29-2-1 — 29-2-19)

Part 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 29-2-1 — 29-2-2)

Section 29-2-1 – Categories of guardians for minors
Section 29-2-2 – Qualified individuals to serve as guardian of minor

Part 2 – PARENTAL RIGHTS IN GUARDIAN SELECTION (§§ 29-2-3 — 29-2-4)

Section 29-2-3 – Guardian of minor children in event of divorce; death of spouse or former spouse
Section 29-2-4 – Nomination of testamentary guardian; no bond or security required

Part 3 – TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIP OF MINORS (§§ 29-2-5 — 29-2-8)

Section 29-2-5 – Petitions for temporary guardianship; requirements of petition
Section 29-2-6 – Parental consent to temporary guardianship; failure to consent; minor’s preference; transfer to juvenile court
Section 29-2-7 – Powers of temporary guardians; medical insurance coverage for minors
Section 29-2-8 – Termination of temporary guardianship; petition for termination of guardianship

Part 4 – STANDBY GUARDIANS (§§ 29-2-9 — 29-2-13)

Section 29-2-9 – Definitions
Section 29-2-10 – Designation of standby guardian pending health issue; required probate court filing; no bond required; parental obligation to support continues
Section 29-2-10.1 – through 29-2-10.17 – [Repealed] Section 29-2-11 – Designation in writing; requirements of designation; form
Section 29-2-12 – Revocation of standby guardianship prior to and subsequent to health determination
Section 29-2-13 – Petition seeking temporary guardianship; automatic termination of standby guardianship

Part 5 – PERMANENT GUARDIANSHIP (§§ 29-2-14 — 29-2-19)

Section 29-2-14 – Power of probate court to appoint guardian
Section 29-2-15 – “Biological father” defined; notice of petition for appointment of permanent guardian; protest of father; petition to legitimate
Section 29-2-16 – Individuals with preference for permanent guardianship of minor; preference not controlling
Section 29-2-17 – Petition for appointment of permanent guardian; requirements of petition; notice
Section 29-2-18 – Hearing; best interest of the child standard
Section 29-2-19 – Requirements of order granting permanent guardianship

Article 2 – PROTECTION OF MINOR (§§ 29-2-20 — 29-2-25)

Section 29-2-20 – Rights of minor; impact on testamentary capacity
Section 29-2-21 – Power of guardian over minor; obligations of guardians; liability of guardian
Section 29-2-22 – Authority of guardian; appointment of guardian ad litem
Section 29-2-23 – Conflicts of interest
Section 29-2-24 – Oath required of guardian
Section 29-2-25 – Bond requirements

Article 3 – TERMINATION OF GUARDIANSHIP (§§ 29-2-30 — 29-2-31)

Section 29-2-30 – Circumstances when guardianship terminates; delivery of property
Section 29-2-31 – Petition for order dismissing guardian

Article 4 – VIOLATIONS BY GUARDIANS (§§ 29-2-40 — 29-2-45)

Section 29-2-40 – Petition to resign guardianship; requirements; service; hearing; appointment of successor guardian
Section 29-2-41 – Appointment of successor guardian
Section 29-2-41.1 – [Repealed] Section 29-2-42 – Requirement of guardian to answer charges affecting obligations as guardian; revocation of guardianship; impact on other proceedings
Section 29-2-42.1 – [Repealed] Section 29-2-43 – Minor’s cause of action for breach of guardian’s fiduciary duties
Section 29-2-44 – Statute of limitations
Section 29-2-45 – through 29-2-49 – [Repealed]

Article 5 – TEMPORARY SUBSTITUTE GUARDIANS (§§ 29-2-50 — 29-2-52)

Section 29-2-50 – Appointment of temporary substitute guardian; length of service; powers; notice of appointment; application of chapter
Section 29-2-51 – Appointment of successor guardian; notice; preference to selected individuals; order of appointment
Section 29-2-52 – Delivery of property to successor guardian; reporting requirements

Article 6 – JURISDICTION (§§ 29-2-60 — 29-2-78)

Part 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS (§ 29-2-60)

Section 29-2-60 – Petition for jurisdiction change; retention of jurisdiction for limited matters

Part 2 – GUARDIANSHIP APPOINTED (§§ 29-2-65 — 29-2-68)

Section 29-2-65 – “Guardianship” defined; requirements of petition for transfer
Section 29-2-66 – Notice to minor and foreign court; requirements of notice; notice to others; waiver of notice requirements
Section 29-2-67 – Hearing on petition for receipt and acceptance of foreign guardian; stay of proceedings authorized if protest
Section 29-2-68 – Required findings of court prior to acceptance of foreign guardianship; orderly transfer; right to petition for guardianship remains

Part 3 – TRANSFER OF GUARDIANSHIP (§§ 29-2-69 — 29-2-73)

Section 29-2-69 – Minor’s move to a foreign jurisdiction; presumption of permanent move
Section 29-2-70 – Petition to transfer guardianship
Section 29-2-71 – Notice; requirements
Section 29-2-72 – Hearing
Section 29-2-73 – Required finds prior to transfer of guardianship; power of court; orderly and coordinated transfer

Part 4 – FOREIGN GUARDIAN (§§ 29-2-74 — 29-2-78)

Section 29-2-74 – “Foreign guardian” defined; required filings; bond
Section 29-2-75 – Right of foreign guardian to bring action to enforce rights of minor
Section 29-2-76 – Filing of authenticated copy of letters of guardianship
Section 29-2-77 – Submission to jurisdiction by foreign guardian
Section 29-2-78 – through 29-2-85 – [Repealed]

Chapter 3 – CONSERVATORS OF MINORS (§§ 29-3-1 — 29-3-120)

Article 1 – PROPERTY (§§ 29-3-1 — 29-3-10)

Section 29-3-1 – Natural guardian or next friend must qualify as conservator; exception
Section 29-3-2 – Release of debtor when collection doubtful
Section 29-3-3 – Compromise of claim; settlement
Section 29-3-4 – Disqualifications of conservator
Section 29-3-5 – Nomination of testamentary conservator; no notice, bond, or security required; rights, powers, and duties
Section 29-3-6 – Power to appoint conservator
Section 29-3-7 – Preference among individuals for appointment of conservator; court’s ability to ignore preference for best interest of minor
Section 29-3-8 – Petition for appointment of conservator for minor; requirements of petition; notice
Section 29-3-9 – Hearing
Section 29-3-10 – Requirements of order granting conservatorship; required filing of certificate

Article 2 – RIGHTS OF MINOR AND OBLIGATIONS OF CONSERVATOR (§§ 29-3-20 — 29-3-24)

Section 29-3-20 – Rights of minor; effect on testamentary capacity
Section 29-3-21 – Obligations of conservator; liability of conservator
Section 29-3-22 – Power of conservator; cooperation with guardian of minor
Section 29-3-23 – Rights of conservator to property; disclosure of conflicts of interest
Section 29-3-24 – Oath of conservator

Article 3 – PROPERTY OBLIGATIONS OF CONSERVATOR (§§ 29-3-30 — 29-3-36)

Section 29-3-30 – Inventory of minor’s property; plan for managing, expending, and distributing minor’s property
Section 29-3-31 – Retention of property or securities; exchange or conversion of assets
Section 29-3-32 – Investment of funds
Section 29-3-33 – Investment in securities; open-end or closed-end management type investments; conflicts of interest
Section 29-3-34 – Investment decisions must coincide with those of a prudent person; acquiring and retention of assets
Section 29-3-35 – Sale of perishable property of minor; sale of stock; disposition of other property; appointment of guardian ad litem; full return to court required; authority of temporary substitute conservator
Section 29-3-36 – Estate plan for minor; appointment of guardian ad litem; considerations prior to property transfer

Article 4 – BONDING OF CONSERVATORS (§§ 29-3-40 — 29-3-49)

Section 29-3-40 – Bond required; exception; recording of bonds
Section 29-3-41 – Requirements of bond; term and value of bond; appointment without bond; substantial compliance sufficient
Section 29-3-42 – Reduction of bond
Section 29-3-43 – Requirement of additional bond; notice in event of sureties deficiencies; revocation of letters of conservatorship
Section 29-3-44 – Payment of bond premium
Section 29-3-45 – Responsibility of surety in event appointment of conservator void
Section 29-3-46 – Joint and several obligation
Section 29-3-47 – Levy upon property authorized; writ of execution authorized
Section 29-3-48 – Levy upon surety then conservator
Section 29-3-49 – Petition for release from surety obligation; order of discharge; appointment and liability of new surety; accounting requirement

Article 5 – COMPENSATION OF CONSERVATORS (§§ 29-3-50 — 29-3-54)

Section 29-3-50 – Amount of compensation conservator owed; compensation to multiple conservators; failure to make annual returns results in forfeiture; renouncing of compensation
Section 29-3-51 – Allowance for reasonable expenses
Section 29-3-52 – Petition for larger compensation; procedural requirements
Section 29-3-53 – Compensation from corporation or business enterprise; effect of compensation; purpose of provisions
Section 29-3-54 – Compensation of temporary substitute conservator; reduction of conservator’s compensation

Article 6 – ACCOUNTING FOR ASSETS (§§ 29-3-60 — 29-3-64)

Section 29-3-60 – Annual filing of verified return; change of reporting period; production of documents; effect of failure to file return
Section 29-3-61 – Interim settlement of accounts; reporting and requirements of report; procedure for objecting
Section 29-3-62 – Objections to conservator’s interim settlement of accounts; hearing
Section 29-3-63 – Judgment against conservator and surety
Section 29-3-64 – Termination of conservatorship

Article 7 – TERMINATION OF CONSERVATORSHIP (§§ 29-3-70 — 29-3-71)

Section 29-3-70 – Petition for order of dismissal of conservatorship; final return; notice; order of dismissal
Section 29-3-71 – Final settlements; settlement period; examination of returns and accounts by court; return of property to minor

Article 8 – SUCCESSOR CONSERVATORS (§§ 29-3-80 — 29-3-84)

Section 29-3-80 – Required showing for resignation of conservator; name of suitable alternate required; notice; order appointing successor conservator
Section 29-3-81 – Individuals entitled to notice; appointment of successor conservator; turning over of property
Section 29-3-82 – Suspension of conservatorship or imposition of sanctions; power of court; liability of conservator
Section 29-3-83 – Cause of action for breach of conservator’s duties; remedies available to minor
Section 29-3-84 – Statute of limitations

Article 9 – TEMPORARY SUBSTITUTE CONSERVATORS (§§ 29-3-90 — 29-3-92)

Section 29-3-90 – Appointment of temporary substitute conservator; length of appointment; powers; notice; removal
Section 29-3-91 – Appointment of successor conservator; notice; hearing and bond requirements
Section 29-3-92 – Delivery of property; annual return; liability of surety

Article 10 – FOREIGN CONSERVATORSHIPS (§§ 29-3-100 — 29-3-120)

Part 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS (§ 29-3-100)

Section 29-3-100 – Petition for removal to jurisdiction where minor resides; appointment of guardian ad litem; bond; authority; liability of surety; retention of jurisdiction by initial court

Part 2 – PROCEDURE (§§ 29-3-105 — 29-3-108)

Section 29-3-105 – “Conservatorship” defined; petition for transfer of jurisdiction; requirements of petition
Section 29-3-106 – Notice and other procedural requirements
Section 29-3-107 – Hearing
Section 29-3-108 – Required findings prior to granting foreign conservatorship; inventory; applicable law; orderly transfer

Part 3 – JURISDICTION (§§ 29-3-110 — 29-3-114)

Section 29-3-110 – Transfer of jurisdiction in event minor has permanently moved; determining minor’s residential status; filings
Section 29-3-111 – Requirements of petition to transfer conservatorship
Section 29-3-112 – Notice
Section 29-3-113 – Hearing
Section 29-3-114 – Required findings prior to granting petition to transfer; orderly and coordinated transfer of conservatorship

Part 4 – CONSERVATOR (§§ 29-3-115 — 29-3-120)

Section 29-3-115 – “Foreign conservator” defined; sale of minor’s property
Section 29-3-116 – Right of foreign conservator to bring action
Section 29-3-117 – Filing of letters of conservatorship
Section 29-3-118 – Submission of foreign conservator to jurisdiction
Section 29-3-119 – Rights of interested parties prior to sale of minor’s assets
Section 29-3-120 – Payment of funds or return of property to foreign conservator on minor’s behalf

Chapter 4 – GUARDIANS OF ADULTS (§§ 29-4-1 — 29-4-98)

Article 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 29-4-1 — 29-4-3)

Section 29-4-1 – Prerequisite findings prior to appointment of guardian for adult; extent of guardianship
Section 29-4-2 – Qualifications of guardians selected for adults
Section 29-4-3 – Order of preference in selection of guardians; written request nominating guardian; requirements of writing

Article 2 – PROCEDURE FOR APPOINTMENT (§§ 29-4-10 — 29-4-18)

Section 29-4-10 – Petition for appointment of guardian; requirements for petition
Section 29-4-11 – Prerequisite judicial finding of probable cause; notice; petition; evaluations; reporting requirements
Section 29-4-12 – Judicial review of pleadings and evaluation report; findings; hearing
Section 29-4-13 – Requirements of order granting guardianship; service
Section 29-4-14 – Petition for appointment of emergency guardian; requirements of petition
Section 29-4-15 – Prerequisite findings prior to appointment of emergency guardian; evaluation; notice; hearing
Section 29-4-16 – Conduct of emergency guardianship hearing; limitations on emergency guardianship
Section 29-4-17 – [Repealed] Responsibility for paying expenses of any hearing
Section 29-4-18 – Temporary medical consent guardianship

Article 3 – PROTECTION OF THE WARD (§§ 29-4-20 — 29-4-25)

Section 29-4-20 – Rights of the ward; impact on voting and testamentary capacity
Section 29-4-21 – Rights and privileges removed from ward upon appointment of guardian
Section 29-4-22 – Decisions on ward’s well-being; obligations of guardian; liability of guardian
Section 29-4-23 – Powers and rights of guardian; appointment of guardian ad litem; coordination and cooperation with conservator or others
Section 29-4-24 – Disclosure of conflicts of interest
Section 29-4-25 – Oath or affirmation of guardian

Article 4 – REQUIREMENT OF GUARDIAN (§ 29-4-30)

Section 29-4-30 – Bond; recording of bond; payment of bond premium

Article 5 – REVIEW AND TERMINATION OF GUARDIANSHIP (§§ 29-4-40 — 29-4-43)

Section 29-4-40 – Inquiry into unjust denial of rights or privileges of ward
Section 29-4-41 – Modification of guardianship
Section 29-4-42 – Termination of guardianship; required evidence; burden of proof; return of property
Section 29-4-43 – Petition of guardian for dismissal; order of dismissal

Article 6 – ALTERNATIVE OR SUCCESSOR GUARDIANS (§§ 29-4-50 — 29-4-55)

Section 29-4-50 – Resignation of guardian; required showing; alternative guardian; individuals entitled to notice; hearing
Section 29-4-51 – Appointment of successor guardian; notice to interested individuals; hearing; order
Section 29-4-52 – Revocation or suspension of guardianship; investigation; impact on other proceedings
Section 29-4-53 – Breach of fiduciary duty by guardian
Section 29-4-54 – Statute of limitations
Section 29-4-55 – [Repealed]

Article 7 – APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY AND SUCCESSOR GUARDIAN (§§ 29-4-60 — 29-4-62)

Section 29-4-60 – Appointment of temporary substitute guardian; period of service; service on ward; removal
Section 29-4-61 – Appointment of successor guardian and legal counsel; notice to interested parties; hearing
Section 29-4-62 – Delivery of property and final report from predecessor guardian

Article 8 – APPELLATE PROCEEDINGS (§ 29-4-70)

Section 29-4-70 – Right of ward to appeal; procedure; appointment of emergency guardian

Article 9 – JURISDICTION (§§ 29-4-80 — 29-4-98)

Part 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS (§ 29-4-80)

Section 29-4-80 – Removal to jurisdiction where ward resides; appointment of guardian ad litem; certification and transfer of records; scope of jurisdiction

Part 2 – PROCEDURE (§ 29-4-85)

Section 29-4-85 – through 29-4-88 – Reserved

Part 3 – TRANSFER (§ 29-4-90)

Section 29-4-90 – through 29-4-94 – Reserved

Part 4 – FOREIGN GUARDIANS (§§ 29-4-95 — 29-4-98)

Section 29-4-95 – “Foreign guardian” defined; sale of ward’s property
Section 29-4-96 – Power to recover property
Section 29-4-97 – Required filings with clerk of court
Section 29-4-98 – Submission to jurisdiction; registration of guardianship order

Article 1 – CONSERVATORS (§§ 29-5-1 — 29-5-5)

Section 29-5-1 – Conservator for adults; best interest of the adult; no presumption of need for conservator; objective of conservatorship
Section 29-5-2 – Qualifications of conservator of adult
Section 29-5-3 – Order of preference in selecting conservator; nomination of individual to serve as conservator; requirements of nomination
Section 29-5-4 – Affidavit on property or value of estate; payment, transfer, or delivery pursuant to affidavit
Section 29-5-5 – et seq – [Repealed]

Article 2 – APPOINTMENT (§§ 29-5-10 — 29-5-17)

Section 29-5-10 – Petition for appointment of conservator; requirements of petition
Section 29-5-11 – Prerequisite finding prior to appointment of conservator; notice; evaluation; written report
Section 29-5-12 – Judicial review and proceedings
Section 29-5-13 – Requirements of order granting conservatorship; service; obligation of legal counsel; filing of certificate of conservatorship with court
Section 29-5-14 – Appointment of emergency conservator; requirements of petition
Section 29-5-15 – Review of petition; dismissal; requirements of court upon finding need for emergency conservator
Section 29-5-16 – Emergency conservatorship hearing; limitations on powers of emergency conservator
Section 29-5-17 – [Repealed] Responsibility for paying expenses of any hearing

Article 3 – RIGHTS OF WARD (§§ 29-5-20 — 29-5-25)

Section 29-5-20 – Rights of adult ward; impact on right to vote or testamentary capacity
Section 29-5-21 – Rights and powers removed from ward
Section 29-5-22 – Obligations and liabilities of conservator
Section 29-5-23 – Authority of conservator; cooperation with guardian or other interested parties
Section 29-5-24 – Forfeiture of rights by conservator; disclosure of conflicts by conservator; transactions presenting substantial conflict in interests
Section 29-5-25 – Oath or affirmation required of conservator

Article 4 – PROTECTION OF PROPERTY (§§ 29-5-30 — 29-5-36)

Section 29-5-30 – Inventory and plan for handling ward’s property
Section 29-5-31 – Retention of property; exchange or conversion of stocks or securities
Section 29-5-32 – Investment of estate funds by conservator
Section 29-5-33 – Holding of investments; corporate fiduciaries
Section 29-5-34 – Prudence required from conservator in making investments; acquisition and retention of property
Section 29-5-35 – Sale of perishable property; sale of other properties; disposal of other properties; accounting for proceeds; authority of emergency or temporary substitute conservator
Section 29-5-36 – Development of estate plan for ward; appointment of guardian ad litem prior to implementation of plan

Article 5 – CONSERVATOR’S BOND (§§ 29-5-40 — 29-5-49.1)

Section 29-5-40 – Bond requirement; exception to requirement; recording
Section 29-5-41 – Terms of conservator’s bond; timing; value; substantial compliance sufficient
Section 29-5-42 – Reduction in bond
Section 29-5-43 – Requirement of additional bond or security
Section 29-5-44 – Payment of bond premium
Section 29-5-45 – Liability of surety in event conservatorship is void
Section 29-5-46 – Joint and several liability of conservator and surety
Section 29-5-47 – Levy upon property; writs of execution
Section 29-5-48 – Order of levy against property
Section 29-5-49 – Discharge of surety from obligations under bond; reporting
Section 29-5-49.1 – Communication with other states on conservatorship

Article 6 – COMPENSATION (§§ 29-5-50 — 29-5-54)

Section 29-5-50 – Determining compensation of conservator; failure to file annual returns results in forfeiture of commission
Section 29-5-51 – Reimbursement for reasonable expenses
Section 29-5-52 – Petition for additional compensation by conservator
Section 29-5-53 – Compensation from corporation or other business entity
Section 29-5-54 – Application for compensation by emergency or temporary substitute conservator; reduction of compensation to conservator

Article 7 – CONSERVATOR’S RETURN AND SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNTS (§§ 29-5-60 — 29-5-63)

Section 29-5-60 – Verified return required annually; change of reporting period; production of documents; failure to file return
Section 29-5-61 – Interim settlement of accounts
Section 29-5-62 – Objection and hearings on interim settlement issues
Section 29-5-63 – Judgments against conservator and surety

Article 8 – MODIFICATION AND TERMINATION (§§ 29-5-70 — 29-5-72)

Section 29-5-70 – Proceedings when allegations that ward denied right or privilege
Section 29-5-71 – Modification of conservatorship; contents of petition for modification; burden of proof
Section 29-5-72 – Termination of conservatorship; required evidence to support; burden of proof; death of ward

Article 9 – DISMISSAL (§§ 29-5-80 — 29-5-81)

Section 29-5-80 – Petition for dismissal of conservator; final return; notice; order dismissing conservator
Section 29-5-81 – Final settlement; appearance by ward or successor conservator; return of property

Article 10 – REMOVAL (§§ 29-5-90 — 29-5-94)

Section 29-5-90 – Resignation of conservator; requirement of petition; alternative conservator; notice to interested individuals; order of appointment of successor conservator
Section 29-5-91 – Death of conservator; notice to interested individuals; order appointing successor conservator
Section 29-5-92 – Conservator required to answer charges; authority of court; effect on other proceedings
Section 29-5-93 – Cause of action for breach of fiduciary duty
Section 29-5-94 – Statute of limitations

Article 11 – TEMPORARY SUBSTITUTE CONSERVATOR (§§ 29-5-100 — 29-5-102)

Section 29-5-100 – Appointment of temporary substitute conservator; period of service; powers and authority; notice; removal
Section 29-5-101 – Appointment of successor conservators; appointment of legal counsel; notice to interested individuals; order appointing successor conservator
Section 29-5-102 – Delivery of property by predecessor conservator to successor conservator; final return

Article 12 – APPELLATE PROCEEDINGS (§ 29-5-110)

Section 29-5-110 – Proceedings for appeal; appointment of guardians ad litem; bond and security prior to removal; liability of surety of predecessor conservator; jurisdiction

Article 13 – FOREIGN CONSERVATORS (§§ 29-5-120 — 29-5-140)

Part 1 – REMOVAL (§ 29-5-120)

Section 29-5-120 – Petition for removal; prerequisites

Part 2 – PETITION FOR TRANSFER TO THIS STATE (§ 29-5-125)

Section 29-5-125 – through 29-5-128 – Reserved

Part 3 – PETITION TO TRANSFER TO FOREIGN COURT (§ 29-5-130)

Section 29-5-130 – through 29-5-134 – Reserved

Part 4 – FOREIGN CONSERVATORS (§§ 29-5-135 — 29-5-140)

Section 29-5-135 – “Foreign conservator” defined; sale or disposal of property
Section 29-5-136 – Conservator’s power to bring suit
Section 29-5-137 – Filing of letters of conservatorship with court
Section 29-5-138 – Submission to jurisdiction personally of foreign conservator; registration of conservatorship
Section 29-5-139 – Interested parties’ right to compel foreign conservator to act with equity and good conscience; court’s communication with appointing foreign court
Section 29-5-140 – Payments to foreign conservator on debts or return of property belonging to ward

Section 29-6-1 – Judges of probate courts as custodians of certain funds; authority to collect debts
Section 29-6-2 – Employment of counsel; payment of counsel’s fees
Section 29-6-3 – Record-keeping requirements of probate judge
Section 29-6-4 – Expenditure of minor’s funds
Section 29-6-5 – Ordering of conservatorship
Section 29-6-6 – Requirement to deposit excess funds in FDIC insured account
Section 29-6-7 – [Repealed] Section 29-6-8 – Bonding requirements
Section 29-6-9 – Circumstances under which custodial property shall be returned
Section 29-6-10 – through 29-6-18 – [Repealed]

Section 29-7-1 – Definitions
Section 29-7-2 – Involvement of secretary in proceedings for appointment or discharge of VA guardian; jurisdiction; notification to United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Section 29-7-3 – Requirement of secretary that guardian be appointed
Section 29-7-4 – Prima-facie evidence of necessity for appointment of VA guardian
Section 29-7-5 – Appointment of VA guardians for minors
Section 29-7-6 – Notice
Section 29-7-7 – Petitioning for appointment of VA guardian; requirements of petitions; preferences for appointment
Section 29-7-8 – Qualifications of VA guardian
Section 29-7-9 – Individuals or entities eligible to serve as VA guardians; discharge or guardian; requirements pending discharge
Section 29-7-10 – Bond requirements; discharge of surety on bond
Section 29-7-11 – Investment of surplus funds
Section 29-7-12 – Expenditure of ward’s estate; insurance; title to new property
Section 29-7-13 – Annual accounting requirements
Section 29-7-14 – Failure to file an annual accounting
Section 29-7-15 – Compensation for guardian; reimbursement for premium on bond
Section 29-7-16 – Discharge of VA guardian; role of county guardian
Section 29-7-17 – Application of other laws; right to appeal
Section 29-7-18 – Construction

Section 29-8-1 – County administrators as ex officio county guardians
Section 29-8-2 – Bond requirements
Section 29-8-3 – Letters of guardianship or conservatorship; liability and rights of county guardian
Section 29-8-4 – Additional security on bond
Section 29-8-4.1 – [Repealed] Section 29-8-5 – Revocation of letters of guardianship or conservatorship or other court orders necessary for good of ward
Section 29-8-6 – through 29-8-9 – [Repealed]

Section 29-9-1 – Application of chapter
Section 29-9-2 – Appointment of guardian ad litem; representation of persons not sui juris; limited appointment; identification of parties in all petitions; authority of conservator or guardian to act; ineligibility of appointed counsel to be appointed guardian ad litem
Section 29-9-3 – Assessment of costs, compensation, fees, and expenses; factors; enforcement; abuse, neglect, or exploitation
Section 29-9-4 – Personal service; procedure
Section 29-9-5 – Service upon current residence addresses; service by publication
Section 29-9-6 – Service upon conservator or guardian
Section 29-9-7 – Judge’s discretion on notice, service, and additional time for proceedings; additional notice requirements for persons residing in another state
Section 29-9-8 – Waiver of service or notice; written consent
Section 29-9-9 – Oaths, affirmations, and affidavits
Section 29-9-10 – Oath by department delegate
Section 29-9-11 – Verification of petitions and returns; consolidation and transfer of proceedings
Section 29-9-12 – Issuance of citations
Section 29-9-13 – Satisfaction of requirements of authentication or exemplification
Section 29-9-13.1 – Authentication of documents
Section 29-9-14 – Court ordered hearings
Section 29-9-15 – Compensation for legal counsel or guardian ad litem
Section 29-9-16 – Compensation to physicians, psychologists, or licensed clinical social workers
Section 29-9-17 – Court ordered instruction for conservator or guardian
Section 29-9-18 – Sealing of records on conservatorship or guardianship
Section 29-9-19 – Petitioner for guardian or conservator to submit to criminal history records check

Section 29-10-1 – “Public guardian” defined
Section 29-10-2 – Oath of guardianship
Section 29-10-3 – Qualifications and requirements; training
Section 29-10-4 – Registration with the probate court; registration lists
Section 29-10-5 – Bond
Section 29-10-6 – Letters of guardianship
Section 29-10-7 – Record keeping and reporting; required visits to ward; limitations on number of wards; cooperation with county guardians and conservators
Section 29-10-8 – Additional security on the bond or additional bond
Section 29-10-9 – Revocation of letters of guardianship
Section 29-10-10 – Compensation
Section 29-10-11 – Appropriation of funds for compensation in certain circumstances

Article 1 – GENERALLY (§§ 29-11-1 — 29-11-6)

Section 29-11-1 – Short title
Section 29-11-2 – Definitions
Section 29-11-3 – Treatment of foreign countries
Section 29-11-4 – Communication with out of state courts
Section 29-11-5 – Appropriate requests to and from courts of other jurisdictions
Section 29-11-6 – Procedure for testimony of out of state witnesses

Article 2 – JURISDICTION (§§ 29-11-10 — 29-11-18)

Section 29-11-10 – Determination of connection with state
Section 29-11-11 – Exclusive jurisdiction for appointment
Section 29-11-12 – Requirements for jurisdiction
Section 29-11-13 – Special jurisdiction; emergency appointment of guardian
Section 29-11-14 – Special jurisdiction; emergency appointment of guardian
Section 29-11-15 – Declining exercise of jurisdiction; factors for determining jurisdiction
Section 29-11-16 – Unjustifiable conduct leading to jurisdiction
Section 29-11-17 – Notice required; process for service
Section 29-11-18 – Multiple court jurisdictional rules

Article 3 – TRANSFER OF GUARDIANSHIP OR CONSERVATORSHIP (§§ 29-11-20 — 29-11-21)

Section 29-11-20 – Transfer proceedings to another state; notice; hearing; provisional orders; required findings; finalization; denial of petition
Section 29-11-21 – Petition for acceptance; notice; hearing; provisional and final orders; modification to conform to law

Article 4 – REGISTRATION OF GUARDIANSHIP OR CONSERVATORSHIP ORDER FROM ANOTHER STATE (§§ 29-11-30 — 29-11-32)

Section 29-11-30 – Registration of guardianship order; recordation of order
Section 29-11-31 – Registration of conservatorship order; recordation of order
Section 29-11-32 – Exercise of powers authorized; enforcement

Article 5 – APPLICABILTY OF CHAPTER (§§ 29-11-40 — 29-11-42)

Section 29-11-40 – Promotion of uniformity
Section 29-11-41 – Construction with federal law
Section 29-11-42 – Application

• 2024 CODE OF GEORGIA, Title 29 – GUARDIAN AND WARD (§§ 29-1-1 — 29-11-42)
• Findlaw, Title 29
• Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act
• Council of Probate Court Judges