§ 29-3-42. Reduction of Bond
If the value of the minor’s bonded estate decreases, the court may permit a corresponding reduction in the value of the bond, but this reduction does not affect the liability of the surety for prior waste or misconduct of the conservator. History. Code 1981, § 29-3-42 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § […]
§ 29-3-63. Judgment Against Conservator and Surety
If the court finds that the conservator is liable to the minor, the court shall enter a judgment against the conservator and any surety in the amount of such liability. History. Code 1981, § 29-3-63 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.
§ 29-3-43. Requirement of Additional Bond; Notice in Event of Sureties Deficiencies; Revocation of Letters of Conservatorship
When it comes to the attention of the court, either by annual return or otherwise: That additional personal property has accrued to the minor by descent, gift, or otherwise or that for any other reason the bond or security of the conservator fails to comply with the minimum statutory bond amount set forth in Code […]
§ 29-3-64. Termination of Conservatorship
The conservatorship of a minor shall terminate either on the date upon which the minor reaches 18 years of age or earlier if the minor becomes emancipated. Proof of emancipation shall be filed with the court; and, where the court deems appropriate, the court may order a hearing on the issue of termination. Within six […]
§ 29-3-44. Payment of Bond Premium
A conservator who is required to give bond, and who has given as security on such bond one or more licensed commercial sureties, may pay any bond premium from the estate. When the guardian is required to give bond pursuant to Code Section 29-2-25, the conservator shall, upon the request of the guardian, pay any […]
§ 29-3-45. Responsibility of Surety in Event Appointment of Conservator Void
If the appointment of a conservator for any cause is declared void, the surety of that conservator shall nevertheless be responsible on the bond for any property received by the conservator. History. Code 1981, § 29-3-45 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.
§ 29-3-46. Joint and Several Obligation
The conservator and any surety shall be held and deemed joint and several obligors and may be subjected jointly and severally to liability in the same action. When a conservator moves beyond the limits of this state, dies and leaves an unrepresented estate, or is in such a position that an attachment may be issued […]
§ 29-3-47. Levy Upon Property Authorized; Writ of Execution Authorized
When a judgment has been obtained against the conservator or the surety on the bond of a conservator, or both, a levy may be made upon any property of any defendant in fi. fa. The court shall be authorized to enter a judgment and to issue a writ of execution against the conservator and surety […]
§ 29-3-48. Levy Upon Surety Then Conservator
In all cases of judgments recovered against a conservator or any surety of a conservator, the execution shall first be levied on the property of the surety and no levy shall be made on the property of the conservator until there is a return of nulla bona as to the surety. History. Code 1981, § […]
§ 29-3-49. Petition for Release From Surety Obligation; Order of Discharge; Appointment and Liability of New Surety; Accounting Requirement
The surety on the bond of any conservator or, if the surety is dead, the surety’s personal representative, may at any time petition the court regarding any misconduct of the conservator in the discharge of the conservator’s trust or to show the court its desire for any reason to be relieved as surety. The death […]