§ 29-7-10. Bond Requirements; Discharge of Surety on Bond
A bank or trust company doing business in this state shall not be required to file a bond for any VA guardianship unless required by the department. Any other person serving as a VA guardian shall execute and file a bond, to be approved by the court, in an amount not less than the sum […]
§ 29-7-11. Investment of Surplus Funds
Every VA guardian shall invest the surplus funds of the ward’s estate in such securities or property as authorized under the laws of this state but only upon prior order of the court; except that the funds may be invested, without prior court authorization, in direct unconditional interest-bearing obligations of this state or of the […]
§ 29-7-12. Expenditure of Ward’s Estate; Insurance; Title to New Property
A VA guardian shall not apply any portion of the estate of the ward for the support, maintenance, or education of any person other than the ward, the ward’s spouse, and the children of the ward who are legally dependent on the ward, except upon order of the court after a hearing, notice of which […]
§ 29-7-13. Annual Accounting Requirements
Every VA guardian shall file with the court annually, in the same manner as provided under the general law for conservators, a full, true, and accurate accounting, on oath, of all moneys received by the VA guardian and disbursements of all moneys, showing the balance in the VA guardian’s hands at the date of the […]
§ 29-7-14. Failure to File an Annual Accounting
If any VA guardian fails to file the accounting required by Code Section 29-7-13, the failure shall be grounds for removal. If any VA guardian fails to file any accounting within 30 days after demand is made by the court to do so, the court shall notify the surety for the VA guardian of the […]
§ 29-7-15. Compensation for Guardian; Reimbursement for Premium on Bond
As compensation for service, a VA guardian shall earn a commission of 5 percent on all income of the ward coming into the VA guardian’s hands during any months while the VA guardian serves. If the ward receives at least $350.00 per month, the minimum fee shall be $35.00 per month. In the event the […]
§ 29-7-16. Discharge of Va Guardian; Role of County Guardian
A VA guardian, upon filing a petition and making satisfactory accounting, shall be discharged when the ward dies, reaches the age of majority, or is declared competent by the department or the court. A county guardian who ceases to serve as county guardian continues to serve as a VA guardian at the pleasure of the […]
§ 29-7-17. Application of Other Laws; Right to Appeal
Except where inconsistent with this chapter, the general guardianship and conservatorship laws of this state and the laws establishing the practice in such matters, including the rights of appeal, shall be applicable to wards and their estates governed by this chapter. History. Code 1981, § 29-7-17 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § […]
§ 29-7-18. Construction
This chapter shall be construed liberally to secure the beneficial intents and purposes thereof and shall apply only to beneficiaries of the department who are entitled to benefits from the department. History. Code 1981, § 29-7-18 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.
§ 29-8-1. County Administrators as Ex Officio County Guardians
County administrators as provided for in Article 5 of Chapter 6 of Title 53 are ex officio county guardians and shall serve as guardians or conservators in all cases where appointed by the court. History. Code 1981, § 29-8-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1; Ga. L. 2011, p. 752, § […]