History. Code 1981, § 29-5-44 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1; Ga. L. 2019, p. 693, § 20/HB 70.
The 2019 amendment, effective January 1, 2020, inserted “, upon the request of the guardian,” in subsection (b).
Cross references.
Time limitation on bringing of actions against guardians, § 9-3-27 .
Statute of limitations for prosecution for conversion by guardian of property of ward, § 17-3-2 .
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 5 - Conservators of Adults
Article 5 - Conservator’s Bond and Other Obligations
§ 29-5-40. Bond Requirement; Exception to Requirement; Recording
§ 29-5-41. Terms of Conservator’s Bond; Timing; Value; Substantial Compliance Sufficient
§ 29-5-43. Requirement of Additional Bond or Security
§ 29-5-44. Payment of Bond Premium
§ 29-5-45. Liability of Surety in Event Conservatorship Is Void
§ 29-5-46. Joint and Several Liability of Conservator and Surety
§ 29-5-47. Levy Upon Property; Writs of Execution
§ 29-5-48. Order of Levy Against Property
§ 29-5-49. Discharge of Surety From Obligations Under Bond; Reporting
§ 29-5-49.1. Communication With Other States on Conservatorship