§ 29-11-40. Promotion of Uniformity
In applying and construing this chapter, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. History. Code 1981, § 29-11-40 , enacted by Ga. L. 2016, p. 563, § 1/HB 954.
§ 29-11-41. Construction With Federal Law
This chapter modifies, limits, and supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 7001, et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede Section 101(c) of that act, 15 U.S.C. Section 7001(c), or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in Section 103(b) of that act, 15 […]
§ 29-11-42. Application
This chapter shall apply to guardianship proceedings and conservatorship proceedings begun on or after July 1, 2016. Articles 1, 3, and 4 of this chapter and Code Sections 29-11-40 and 29-11-41 shall apply to proceedings begun before July 1, 2016, regardless of whether a guardianship order or conservatorship order has been issued. History. Code 1981, […]
§ 29-10-5. Bond
A public guardian shall give bond with good security, to be judged by the court, in a sum of not less than $10,000.00. The bond shall be payable to the court for the benefit of all concerned. It shall be attested by the judge or clerk of the court and shall be conditioned upon the […]
§ 29-11-13. Special Jurisdiction; Emergency Appointment of Guardian
A court of this state lacking jurisdiction under paragraphs (1) through (3) of Code Section 29-11-12 has special jurisdiction to do any of the following: Appoint a guardian in an emergency for a term not exceeding 90 days for a respondent who is physically present in this state; Issue a conservatorship order with respect to […]
§ 29-10-6. Letters of Guardianship
The court shall grant to the public guardian separate letters of guardianship upon each appointment. The public guardian shall be subject to all liabilities and entitled to all the rights and emoluments provided for other guardians and shall be governed by the law provided for other guardians. History. Code 1981, § 29-10-6 , enacted by […]
§ 29-10-7. Record Keeping and Reporting; Required Visits to Ward; Limitations on Number of Wards; Cooperation With County Guardians and Conservators
A public guardian shall keep and maintain proper financial, case control, and statistical records on all matters in which the public guardian serves as guardian. No report or disclosure of the ward’s personal or medical records shall be made except as required or authorized by law. A public guardian shall file an annual report with […]
§ 29-10-8. Additional Security on the Bond or Additional Bond
The probate court may require a public guardian to give additional security on the bond or to give an additional bond with security. The court shall have the authority to fix the amount of the bond and shall cite the public guardian to appear and show cause, if any, why the additional bond or security […]
§ 29-10-9. Revocation of Letters of Guardianship
The court may, for good cause shown, revoke the letters of guardianship of the public guardian, require additional security on the public guardian’s bond, or issue any other order as is expedient and necessary for the good of any particular guardianship in the hands of the public guardian. History. Code 1981, § 29-10-9 , enacted […]
§ 29-10-10. Compensation
Public guardians shall receive compensation for their services in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4 of this title. However, for wards who have insufficient resources or income to pay the compensation provided for in Chapter 4 of this title, at the discretion of the probate court judge, a request for payment for the public […]