§ 29-9-8. Waiver of Service or Notice; Written Consent
Service or notice may be waived or acknowledged before or after the filing of the petition. The waiver or acknowledgment of service shall be in writing, signed by the person to be served or some person competent to do so, shall be sworn before the court or a notary public, and shall be filed with […]
§ 29-9-9. Oaths, Affirmations, and Affidavits
An oath or affirmation or affidavit required or allowed to be made before or attested by a notary public may be made before any notary public or other officer authorized to administer oaths by the state in which the oath or affirmation or affidavit is made. The oath or affirmation or affidavit, if made outside […]
§ 29-9-10. Oath by Department Delegate
When appointed pursuant to subsection (b.1) of Code Section 29-4-3, a duly appointed delegate of the Department of Human Services is authorized to take the oath of guardianship before the judge of any probate court of this state. History. Code 1981, § 29-9-10 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1; Ga. L. […]
§ 29-9-11. Verification of Petitions and Returns; Consolidation and Transfer of Proceedings
Every petition and return filed in the court shall be verified by an oath sworn to or affirmed before the court or a notary public. Where appropriate, petitions for separate appointments, such as the appointment of a guardian and a conservator or the appointment of a guardian and an emergency guardian, may be consolidated into […]
§ 29-9-12. Issuance of Citations
For purposes of this Code section, the terms “citation” and “notice” shall have the same meaning unless the context otherwise requires. Upon the filing of a petition, a citation shall be issued addressed to the persons required to be served or entitled to notice; provided, however, if all parties have acknowledged service and assented to […]
§ 29-9-13. Satisfaction of Requirements of Authentication or Exemplification
Except as otherwise provided by law or directed by the judge with respect to any particular proceeding, the date on or before which any objection is required to be filed shall be not less than ten days after the date the person is personally served. For persons within the United States who are served by […]
§ 29-9-13.1. Authentication of Documents
Whenever it is required that a document that is to be filed in the court be authenticated or exemplified, such requirement shall be met by complying with the provisions of Code Section 24-9-922 and paragraphs (1) through (4) of Code Section 24-9-902, and such full faith and credit shall be given to the document as […]
§ 29-9-14. Court Ordered Hearings
The court on its own motion may order a hearing on any matter related to a conservatorship or guardianship even if no objection is filed. History. Code 1981, § 29-9-14 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.
§ 29-9-15. Compensation for Legal Counsel or Guardian Ad Litem
In connection with any proceeding brought pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, or 11 of this title, unless voluntarily waived, the court shall award reasonable fees and expenses, commensurate with the tasks performed and time devoted to the proceeding, including any appeals, to any legal counsel or guardian ad litem […]
§ 29-9-1. Application of Chapter
Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, the provisions of this chapter shall apply to any proceeding in the court that arises under this title. Compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to be sufficient for proceedings in the court arising under this title, except as otherwise provided in Chapter 11 of […]