§ 29-11-12. Requirements for Jurisdiction
A court of this state has jurisdiction to appoint a guardian or issue a conservatorship order for a respondent if: This state is the respondent’s home state; On the date the petition is filed, this state is a significant-connection state and: The respondent does not have a home state or a court of the respondent’s […]
§ 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 […]
§ 29-9-10. 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 […]