History. Code 1981, § 29-4-18 , enacted by Ga. L. 2010, p. 852, § 2/SB 367; Ga. L. 2011, p. 705, § 6-3/HB 214; Ga. L. 2012, p. 83, § 2/HB 247; Ga. L. 2013, p. 684, § 1/SB 158; Ga. L. 2015, p. 305, § 5/SB 109.
Cross references.
Persons authorized to consent to surgical or medical treatment, § 31-9-2.
Health records, T. 31, C. 33.
Law reviews.
For article on the 2011 amendment of this Code section, see 28 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 147 (2011).
For annual survey on wills, trusts, guardianships, and fiduciary administration, see 67 Mercer L. Rev. 273 (2015).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 4 - Guardians of Adults
Article 2 - Procedure for Appointment
§ 29-4-10. Petition for Appointment of Guardian; Requirements for Petition
§ 29-4-12. Judicial Review of Pleadings and Evaluation Report; Findings; Hearing
§ 29-4-13. Requirements of Order Granting Guardianship; Service
§ 29-4-14. Petition for Appointment of Emergency Guardian; Requirements of Petition
§ 29-4-16. Conduct of Emergency Guardianship Hearing; Limitations on Emergency Guardianship