§ 29-2-44. Statute of Limitations
All actions against a guardian, except on the guardian’s bond, shall be brought within six years of the termination of the guardianship of the minor, except as provided in Code Section 9-3-90. History. Code 1981, § 29-2-44 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1. Law reviews. For article, “Some Problems in Providing […]
§ 29-2-40. Petition to Resign Guardianship; Requirements; Service; Hearing; Appointment of Successor Guardian
A guardian or the duly authorized guardian, conservator, or attorney in fact of a guardian, acting on behalf of the guardian, may resign upon petition to the court, showing to the satisfaction of the court that: The guardian is unable to continue to serve due to age, illness, infirmity, or other good cause; Greater burdens […]
§ 29-2-41. Appointment of Successor Guardian
In the event of the death of a guardian, and upon the petition of an interested person or upon the court’s own motion, the court shall appoint a successor guardian. The court shall notify the minor and any guardian ad litem appointed for the minor by personal service. Notice shall be given by first-class mail […]
§ 29-2-42. Requirement of Guardian to Answer Charges Affecting Obligations as Guardian; Revocation of Guardianship; Impact on Other Proceedings
Upon the petition of any interested person or whenever it appears to the court that good cause may exist to revoke or suspend the letters of guardianship or to impose sanctions, the court shall cite the guardian to answer the charge. The court shall investigate the allegations and may require such accounting as the court […]
§ 29-2-43. Minor’s Cause of Action for Breach of Guardian’s Fiduciary Duties
If a guardian commits a breach of fiduciary duty or threatens to commit a breach of fiduciary duty, a minor or an interested person on behalf of the minor shall have a cause of action as appropriate: To recover damages; To compel performance of the guardian’s duties; To enjoin the commission of a breach of […]