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Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 29-4-1. Prerequisite Findings Prior to Appointment of Guardian for Adult; Extent of Guardianship - History. Code 1981, § 29-4-1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 29-4-2. Qualifications of Guardians Selected for Adults - History. Code 1981, § 29-4-2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 29-4-3. Order of Preference in Selection of Guardians; Written Request Nominating Guardian; Requirements of Writing - (b.1) If no other person is available to serve as...
Article 2 - Procedure for Appointment
§ 29-4-10. Petition for Appointment of Guardian; Requirements for Petition - History. Code 1981, § 29-4-10 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 29-4-11. Prerequisite Judicial Finding of Probable Cause; Notice; Petition; Evaluations; Reporting Requirements - History. Code 1981, § 29-4-11 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 29-4-12. Judicial Review of Pleadings and Evaluation Report; Findings; Hearing - History. Code 1981, § 29-4-12 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 29-4-13. Requirements of Order Granting Guardianship; Service - History. Code 1981, § 29-4-13 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 29-4-14. Petition for Appointment of Emergency Guardian; Requirements of Petition - History. Code 1981, § 29-4-14 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 29-4-15. Prerequisite Findings Prior to Appointment of Emergency Guardian; Evaluation; Notice; Hearing - History. Code 1981, § 29-4-15 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 29-4-16. Conduct of Emergency Guardianship Hearing; Limitations on Emergency Guardianship - History. Code 1981, § 29-4-16 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 29-4-18. Temporary Medical Consent Guardianship - History. Code 1981, § 29-4-18 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 3 - Protection of the Ward
§ 29-4-20. Rights of the Ward; Impact on Voting and Testamentary Capacity - History. Code 1981, § 29-4-20 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 29-4-21. Rights and Privileges Removed From Ward Upon Appointment of Guardian - History. Code 1981, § 29-4-21 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 29-4-22. Decisions on Ward’s Well-Being; Obligations of Guardian; Liability of Guardian - History. Code 1981, § 29-4-22 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 29-4-23. Powers and Rights of Guardian; Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem; Coordination and Cooperation With Conservator or Others - History. Code 1981, § 29-4-23 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 29-4-24. Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest - The guardian must promptly disclose any conflict of interest between...
§ 29-4-25. Oath or Affirmation of Guardian - Before entering upon the duties of the appointment, every guardian...
Article 4 - Requirement of Guardian
§ 29-4-30. Bond; Recording of Bond; Payment of Bond Premium - History. Code 1981, § 29-4-30 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 5 - Review and Termination of Guardianship
§ 29-4-40. Inquiry Into Unjust Denial of Rights or Privileges of Ward - History. Code 1981, § 29-4-40 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 29-4-41. Modification of Guardianship - History. Code 1981, § 29-4-41 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 29-4-42. Termination of Guardianship; Required Evidence; Burden of Proof; Return of Property - History. Code 1981, § 29-4-42 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 29-4-43. Petition of Guardian for Dismissal; Order of Dismissal - History. Code 1981, § 29-4-43 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 6 - Alternative or Successor Guardians
§ 29-4-50. Resignation of Guardian; Required Showing; Alternative Guardian; Individuals Entitled to Notice; Hearing - History. Code 1981, § 29-4-50 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 29-4-51. Appointment of Successor Guardian; Notice to Interested Individuals; Hearing; Order - History. Code 1981, § 29-4-51 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 29-4-52. Revocation or Suspension of Guardianship; Investigation; Impact on Other Proceedings - History. Code 1981, § 29-4-52 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 29-4-53. Breach of Fiduciary Duty by Guardian - History. Code 1981, § 29-4-53 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 29-4-54. Statute of Limitations - All actions against a guardian, except on the guardian’s bond,...
Article 7 - Temporary Substitute Guardians
§ 29-4-60. Appointment of Temporary Substitute Guardian; Period of Service; Service on Ward; Removal - History. Code 1981, § 29-4-60 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 29-4-61. Appointment of Successor Guardian and Legal Counsel; Notice to Interested Parties; Hearing - History. Code 1981, § 29-4-61 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 29-4-62. Delivery of Property and Final Report From Predecessor Guardian - Upon the appointment of a successor guardian, the predecessor guardian...
Article 8 - Appellate Proceedings
§ 29-4-70. Right of Ward to Appeal; Procedure; Appointment of Emergency Guardian - History. Code 1981, § 29-4-70 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 9 - Jurisdiction
Part 1 - General Provisions
§ 29-4-80. Removal to Jurisdiction Where Ward Resides; Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem; Certification and Transfer of Records; Scope of Jurisdiction - History. Code 1981, § 29-4-80 , enacted by Ga. L....
Part 4 - Rights and Responsibilities of Foreign Guardians
§ 29-4-95. “Foreign Guardian” Defined; Sale of Ward’s Property - History. Code 1981, § 29-4-95 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 29-4-96. Power to Recover Property - A foreign guardian may institute an action in any court...
§ 29-4-97. Required Filings With Clerk of Court - Pending an action brought by a foreign guardian pursuant to...
§ 29-4-98. Submission to Jurisdiction; Registration of Guardianship Order - History. Code 1981, § 29-4-98 , enacted by Ga. L....