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 faithful discharge of the public guardian’s duty as such, as required by law.
History. Code 1981, § 29-10-5 , enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 509, § 5/HB 394; Ga. L. 2006, p. 805, § 21/SB 534.
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For annual survey of wills, trusts, guardianships, and fiduciary administration, see 58 Mercer L. Rev. 423 (2006).
Structure Georgia Code
§ 29-10-1. “Public Guardian” Defined
§ 29-10-2. Oath of Guardianship
§ 29-10-3. Qualifications and Requirements; Training
§ 29-10-4. Registration With the Probate Court; Registration Lists
§ 29-10-6. Letters of Guardianship
§ 29-10-8. Additional Security on the Bond or Additional Bond
§ 29-10-9. Revocation of Letters of Guardianship
§ 29-10-11. Appropriation of Funds for Compensation in Certain Circumstances