History. Code 1981, § 29-5-23 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1; Ga. L. 2005, p. 60, § 29/HB 95; Ga. L. 2011, p. 752, § 29/HB 142; Ga. L. 2018, p. 1089, § 6/SB 301; Ga. L. 2019, p. 693, § 17/HB 70; Ga. L. 2022, p. 207, § 6/HB 620.
The 2018 amendment, effective July 1, 2018, in paragraph (b)(1), deleted “or” at the end of subparagraph (b)(1)(B), added “; or” at the end of subparagraph (b)(1)(C), and added subparagraph (b)(1)(D).
The 2019 amendment, effective January 1, 2020, added paragraph (c)(10) and redesignated former paragraphs (c)(10) and (c)(11) as present paragraphs (c)(11) and (c)(12), respectively.
The 2022 amendment, effective May 2, 2022, substituted “$25,000.00” for “$15,000.00” in paragraphs (a)(13), (a)(14), (c)(5), and (c)(6).
Cross references.
Service of process on guardian of incapacitated adult, § 9-11-4(l)(4).
Contracts for labor or service by trustees and administrators, § 53-7-8 (Pre-1998 Probate Code).
Private sale of certain stocks and bonds by guardian, § 53-8-37 (Pre-1998 Probate Code).
Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act, § 53-13-1 et seq.
Law reviews.
For note discussing and comparing the prudent man rule and the legal list rule in trustee investment, see 15 Mercer L. Rev. 530 (1964).
For article, “The Child as a Party in Interest in Custody Proceedings,” see 10 Ga. St. B.J. 577 (1974).
For article, “The Scope of Permissible Investments by Fiduciaries Under Georgia Law,” see 19 Ga. St. B.J. 6 (1982).
For annual survey of law of wills, trusts, and administration of estates, see 38 Mercer L. Rev. 417 (1986).
For annual survey of wills, trusts, and administration of estates, see 42 Mercer L. Rev. 491 (1990).
For article, “Wills, Trusts & Administration of Estates,” see 53 Mercer L. Rev. 499 (2001).
For annual survey on wills, trusts, guardianships, and fiduciary administration, see 69 Mercer L. Rev. 341 (2017).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 5 - Conservators of Adults
Article 3 - Rights and Responsibilities of Ward
§ 29-5-20. Rights of Adult Ward; Impact on Right to Vote or Testamentary Capacity
§ 29-5-21. Rights and Powers Removed From Ward
§ 29-5-22. Obligations and Liabilities of Conservator
§ 29-5-23. Authority of Conservator; Cooperation With Guardian or Other Interested Parties