§ 29-4-50. Resignation of Guardian; Required Showing; Alternative Guardian; Individuals Entitled to Notice; Hearing
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 serving due to age, illness, infirmity, or other good cause; Greater burdens have […]
§ 29-4-51. Appointment of Successor Guardian; Notice to Interested Individuals; Hearing; Order
In the event of the death of a guardian, and upon the petition of an interested person or on the court’s own motion, the court shall appoint a successor guardian. The court shall appoint legal counsel for the ward and personal service of the petition shall be made upon the ward and the ward’s legal […]
§ 29-4-52. Revocation or Suspension of Guardianship; Investigation; 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 a guardian 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 […]
§ 29-4-53. Breach of Fiduciary Duty by Guardian
If a guardian commits a breach of fiduciary duty or threatens to commit a breach of fiduciary duty, a ward or an interested person on behalf of the ward shall have a cause of action as appropriate to: Recover damages; Compel performance of the guardian’s duties; Enjoin the commission of a breach of fiduciary duty; […]
§ 29-4-54. 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 ward, except as provided in Code Section 9-3-90. History. Code 1981, § 29-4-54 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.