§ 29-7-9. Individuals or Entities Eligible to Serve as Va Guardians; Discharge or Guardian; Requirements Pending Discharge
The following persons and entities may serve as VA guardians subject to the restrictions listed: An individual deemed fit and proper by the court may be a VA guardian of that individual’s children, parents, and grandparents without limitation; A bank or trust company doing business in this state may serve as a VA guardian under […]
§ 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 […]
§ 29-6-5. Ordering of Conservatorship
In appropriate cases, the judge of the probate court who holds property or funds pursuant to this chapter may order that a conservatorship be established in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3 or 5 of this title and shall distribute any or all of such property or funds to the conservator. History. Code 1981, […]
§ 29-6-6. Requirement to Deposit Excess Funds in Fdic Insured Account
When any funds due and owing a minor or adult come into the hands of the judge of the probate court and the funds are not needed for the support, care, education, health, and welfare of the minor or adult, it shall be the duty of the judge to place the funds in an account […]
§ 29-6-7. Compensation of Judges
The judges of the probate courts shall receive as compensation for their services under Code Section 29-6-1 the fee specified in subsection (j) of Code Section 15-9-60. History. Code 1981, § 29-6-7 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.
§ 29-6-8. Bonding Requirements
Judges of the probate courts shall be held accountable on their official bonds for the faithful discharge of their duties pursuant to Code Section 29-6-1 as custodians and for the proper distribution of funds coming into their hands as such custodians. It is the judge’s responsibility to increase his or her official bond if necessary. […]
§ 29-6-9. Circumstances Under Which Custodial Property Shall Be Returned
The judge shall turn over all custodial property held pursuant to this chapter to: A conservator if the custodial funds exceed $15,000.00; A minor upon reaching the age of majority; A former incapacitated adult upon restoration to capacity; The personal representative of a deceased minor or incapacitated adult; or The Department of Revenue four years […]
§ 29-5-120. Petition for Removal; Prerequisites
A conservator may petition to remove the conservatorship to the jurisdiction of the court of the county in this state in which the ward resides. Upon the filing of a petition to remove the conservatorship to another county in this state, the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem for the ward. The court of […]
§ 29-7-1. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Benefits” means all moneys paid or payable by the United States through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. “Department” means the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, its predecessors, or its successors. “Estate” means income on hand and assets acquired partially or wholly with income. “Income” means […]