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Guardians of minors may be categorized as follows:

  1. Natural guardians;
  2. Testamentary guardians;
  3. Temporary guardians;
  4. Standby guardians; and
  5. Permanent guardians.

History. Code 1981, § 29-2-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.

Cross references.

Service of process on guardian of incapacitated adult, § 9-11-4(l)(4).

Law reviews.

For survey article citing developments in Georgia juvenile court practice and procedure from mid-1980 through mid-1981, see 33 Mercer L. Rev. 167 (1981).