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- O.C.G.A. § 29-5-54 · Application for compensation by emergency or temporary substitute conservator; reduction of compensation to conservator.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-5-60 · Verified return required annually; change of reporting period; production of documents; failure to file return.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-5-61 · Interim settlement of accounts.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-5-62 · Objection and hearings on interim settlement issues.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-5-63 · Judgments against conservator and surety.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-5-70 · Proceedings when allegations that ward denied right or privilege.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-5-71 · Modification of conservatorship; contents of petition for modification; burden of proof.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-5-72 · Termination of conservatorship; required evidence to support; burden of proof; death of ward.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-5-80 · Petition for dismissal of conservator; final return; notice; order dismissing conservator.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-5-81 · Final settlement; appearance by ward or successor conservator; return of property.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-5-90 · Resignation of conservator; requirement of petition; alternative conservator; notice to interested individuals; order of appointment of successor conservator.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-5-91 · Death of conservator; notice to interested individuals; order appointing successor conservator.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-5-92 · Conservator required to answer charges; authority of court; effect on other proceedings.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-5-93 · Cause of action for breach of fiduciary duty.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-5-94 · Statute of limitations.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-5-100 · Appointment of temporary substitute conservator; period of service; powers and authority; notice; removal.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-5-101 · Appointment of successor conservators; appointment of legal counsel; notice to interested individuals; order appointing successor conservator.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-5-102 · Delivery of property by predecessor conservator to successor conservator; final return.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-5-110 · Proceedings for appeal; appointment of guardians ad litem; bond and security prior to removal; liability of surety of predecessor conservator; jurisdiction.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-5-120 · Petition for removal; prerequisites.
- O.C.G.A. §§ 29-5-125 through 29-5-128 · [Reserved]
- O.C.G.A. §§ 29-5-130 through 29-5-134 · [Reserved]
- O.C.G.A. § 29-5-135 · “Foreign conservator” defined; sale or disposal of property.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-5-136 · Conservator’s power to bring suit.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-5-137 · Filing of letters of conservatorship with court.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-5-138 · Submission to jurisdiction personally of foreign conservator; registration of conservatorship.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-5-139 · Interested parties’ right to compel foreign conservator to act with equity and good conscience; court’s communication with appointing foreign court.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-5-140 · Payments to foreign conservator on debts or return of property belonging to ward.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-6-1 · Judges of probate courts as custodians of certain funds; authority to collect debts.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-6-2 · Employment of counsel; payment of counsel’s fees.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-6-3 · Record-keeping requirements of probate judge.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-6-4 · Expenditure of minor’s funds.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-6-5 · Ordering of conservatorship.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-6-6 · Requirement to deposit excess funds in FDIC insured account.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-6-7 · Compensation of judges.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-6-8 · Bonding requirements.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-6-9 · Circumstances under which custodial property shall be returned.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-7-1 · Definitions.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-7-2 · Involvement of secretary in proceedings for appointment or discharge of VA guardian; jurisdiction; notification to United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-7-3 · Requirement of secretary that guardian be appointed.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-7-4 · Prima-facie evidence of necessity for appointment of VA guardian.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-7-5 · Appointment of VA guardians for minors.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-7-6 · Notice.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-7-7 · Petitioning for appointment of VA guardian; requirements of petitions; preferences for appointment.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-7-8 · Qualifications of VA guardian.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-7-9 · Individuals or entities eligible to serve as VA guardians; discharge or guardian; requirements pending discharge.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-7-10 · Bond requirements; discharge of surety on bond.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-7-11 · Investment of surplus funds.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-7-12 · Expenditure of ward’s estate; insurance; title to new property.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-7-13 · Annual accounting requirements.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-7-14 · Failure to file an annual accounting.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-7-15 · Compensation for guardian; reimbursement for premium on bond.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-7-16 · Discharge of VA guardian; role of county guardian.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-7-17 · Application of other laws; right to appeal.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-7-18 · Construction.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-8-1 · County administrators as ex officio county guardians.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-8-2 · Bond requirements.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-8-3 · Letters of guardianship or conservatorship; liability and rights of county guardian.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-8-4 · Additional security on bond.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-8-5 · Revocation of letters of guardianship or conservatorship or other court orders necessary for good of ward.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-9-1 · Application of chapter.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-9-2 · Appointment of guardian ad litem; representation of persons not sui juris; limited appointment; identification of parties in all petitions; authority of conservator or guardian to act; ineligibility of appointed counsel to be appointed guardian ad litem.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-9-3 · Assessment of costs, compensation, fees, and expenses; factors; enforcement; abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-9-4 · Personal service; procedure.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-9-5 · Service upon current residence addresses; service by publication.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-9-6 · Service upon conservator or guardian.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-9-7 · Judge’s discretion on notice, service, and additional time for proceedings; additional notice requirements for persons residing in another state.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-9-8 · Waiver of service or notice; written consent.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-9-9 · Oaths, affirmations, and affidavits.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-9-10 · Oath by department delegate.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-9-11 · Verification of petitions and returns; consolidation and transfer of proceedings.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-9-12 · Issuance of citations.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-9-13 · Satisfaction of requirements of authentication or exemplification.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-9-13.1 · Authentication of documents.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-9-14 · Court ordered hearings.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-9-15 · Compensation for legal counsel or guardian ad litem.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-9-16 · Compensation to physicians, psychologists, or licensed clinical social workers.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-9-17 · Court ordered instruction for conservator or guardian.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-9-18 · Sealing of records on conservatorship or guardianship.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-9-19 · Petitioner for guardian or conservator to submit to criminal history records check.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-10-1 · “Public guardian” defined.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-10-2 · Oath of guardianship.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-10-3 · Qualifications and requirements; training.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-10-4 · Registration with the probate court; registration lists.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-10-5 · Bond.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-10-6 · Letters of guardianship.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-10-7 · Record keeping and reporting; required visits to ward; limitations on number of wards; cooperation with county guardians and conservators.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-10-8 · Additional security on the bond or additional bond.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-10-9 · Revocation of letters of guardianship.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-10-10 · Compensation.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-10-11 · Appropriation of funds for compensation in certain circumstances.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-11-1 · Short title.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-11-2 · Definitions.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-11-3 · Treatment of foreign countries.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-11-4 · Communication with out of state courts.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-11-5 · Appropriate requests to and from courts of other jurisdictions.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-11-6 · Procedure for testimony of out of state witnesses.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-11-10 · Determination of connection with state.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-11-11 · Exclusive jurisdiction for appointment.
- O.C.G.A. § 29-11-12 · Requirements for jurisdiction.