§ 29-2-76. Filing of Authenticated Copy of Letters of Guardianship
Pending an action brought by a foreign guardian pursuant to Code Section 29-2-75, an authenticated copy of the letters of guardianship shall be filed with the clerk of the court to become a part of the record, if the case is pending in a court of record, or filed with the papers if the action […]
§ 29-2-50. Appointment of Temporary Substitute Guardian; Length of Service; Powers; Notice of Appointment; Application of Chapter
Upon its own motion or on the petition of any interested party, including the minor, the court may appoint a temporary substitute guardian for a minor if it appears to the court that the best interest of the minor requires immediate action. The temporary substitute guardian shall be appointed for a specified period not to […]
§ 29-2-77. Submission to Jurisdiction by Foreign Guardian
A foreign guardian submits personally to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state in any proceeding relating to the guardianship by: In this state receiving payment of money or taking delivery of personal property belonging to the minor; or Doing any act as a guardian in this state that would have given this state […]
§ 29-2-18. Hearing; Best Interest of the Child Standard
Upon the filing of a petition for the appointment of a permanent guardian of a minor and the giving of notice, the court shall hold a hearing and the standard for determination for all matters at issue shall be the best interest of the minor. History. Code 1981, § 29-2-18 , enacted by Ga. L. […]
§ 29-2-19. Requirements of Order Granting Permanent Guardianship
An order granting permanent guardianship shall specify: The name of the permanent guardian and the basis for the selection of the guardian; A specific listing of any of the additional powers which are granted to the permanent guardian as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 29-2-22; If only a guardian is appointed or if […]
§ 29-2-20. Rights of Minor; Impact on Testamentary Capacity
In every guardianship, the minor has the right to: A qualified guardian who acts in the best interest of the minor; A guardian who is reasonably accessible to the minor; Have his or her property utilized as necessary for his or her support, care, education, health, and welfare; and Individually or through the minor’s representative […]
§ 29-2-21. Power of Guardian Over Minor; Obligations of Guardians; Liability of Guardian
The power of a guardian over the minor shall be the same as that of a parent over a child; the guardian standing in place of the parent. A guardian shall at all times act as a fiduciary in the minor’s best interest and exercise reasonable care, diligence, and prudence. A guardian shall: Respect the […]
§ 29-2-22. Authority of Guardian; Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem
The appointment of a guardian shall vest in the guardian the exclusive power, without court order, to: Take custody of the person of the minor and establish the minor’s place of dwelling within this state; Subject to Chapters 9, 20, and 36 of Title 31 and any other pertinent law, give any consent or approval […]
§ 29-2-23. Conflicts of Interest
The guardian must disclose promptly any conflict of interest between the guardian and the minor when it arises or becomes known to the guardian and seek the court’s determination as to whether the conflict is insubstantial or if it is in the best interest of the minor for the guardian to continue to serve. History. […]
§ 29-2-24. Oath Required of Guardian
Before entering upon the duties of the appointment, every guardian appointed pursuant to the terms of this chapter shall take an oath or affirmation before the court to perform well and truly the duties required of a guardian and to account faithfully for the estate. The oath or affirmation of a guardian may be subscribed […]