§ 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 […]
§ 29-2-25. Bond Requirements
A guardian may be required to give bond with good and sufficient security in such amount as the court may determine from time to time. The clerk of the court shall record bonds in books kept for that purpose and shall retain custody of the bonds. If a guardian is required to give bond and […]
§ 29-2-30. Circumstances When Guardianship Terminates; Delivery of Property
The guardianship of a minor shall terminate on the date upon which the earliest of the following occurs: the minor reaches age 18, the minor is adopted, the minor is emancipated, the minor dies, or a court order terminating the guardianship is entered. Proof of adoption, death, or emancipation shall be filed with the court […]
§ 29-2-11. Designation in Writing; Requirements of Designation; Form
A designation of a standby guardian shall be in writing and shall be signed by the designating individual or by some other individual in the designating individual’s presence and at the designating individual’s express direction. The designation shall be attested to and subscribed by two or more competent witnesses. Neither the witness nor an individual […]
§ 29-1-1. Definitions
Except as otherwise provided, as used in this title, the term: “Adult” means an individual who is either 18 years of age or older or an emancipated minor. “Conservator” includes a guardian of the property appointed prior to July 1, 2005, but shall not include a conservator of the estate of an individual who is […]
§ 29-2-1. Categories of Guardians for Minors
Guardians of minors may be categorized as follows: Natural guardians; Testamentary guardians; Temporary guardians; Standby guardians; and Permanent guardians. History. Code 1981, § 29-2-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1. Cross references. Service of process on guardian of incapacitated adult, § 9-11-4(l)(4). Law reviews. For survey article citing developments in Georgia […]
§ 29-2-2. Qualified Individuals to Serve as Guardian of Minor
Only an individual may serve as guardian of a minor. No individual may be appointed as guardian of a minor who: Is a minor, a ward, or a protected person; or Has a conflict of interest with the minor unless the court determines that the conflict of interest is insubstantial or that the appointment would […]
§ 29-2-3. Guardian of Minor Children in Event of Divorce; Death of Spouse or Former Spouse
For purposes of this Code section, the terms “joint legal custody” and “sole custody” shall have the meanings as provided in Code Section 19-9-6. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, each parent shall be the natural guardian of any minor child of the parent, except that, if the parents are divorced and one parent […]
§ 29-2-4. Nomination of Testamentary Guardian; No Bond or Security Required
Every parent, by will, may nominate a testamentary guardian for the parent’s minor child. Unless the minor has another living parent, upon probate of the minor’s parent’s will, letters of guardianship shall be issued to the individual nominated in the will who shall serve as testamentary guardian without a hearing provided that the individual is […]
§ 29-2-5. Petitions for Temporary Guardianship; Requirements of Petition
A petition to be appointed the temporary guardian of a minor may be filed by an individual who has physical custody of the minor. The petition shall be filed in the probate court of the county of domicile of the petitioner; however, if the petitioner is not a domiciliary of this state, the petition may […]