Georgia Statutes
§ 29-2-14 — Power of probate court to appoint guardian
Georgia·Title 29
The probate court of the county in which a minor is found or in which the proposed permanent guardian is domiciled shall have the power to appoint a permanent guardian for a minor who has no natural guardian, testamentary guardian, or permanent guardian. In its discretion, the probate court of the county in which the petition for appointment of a permanent guardian is filed may transfer the case to the probate court of any other county in this state if such transfer would serve the best interest of the minor.
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Legislative History
Former § 29-2-14 repealed by 2004 Ga. Laws 460, § 1, eff. 7/1/2005. Added by 2004 Ga. Laws 460, § 1, eff. 7/1/2005.
Nearby Sections
15
§ 29-1-1
Definitions§ 29-1-2
§ 29-1-2§ 29-10-1
"Public guardian" defined§ 29-10-10
Compensation§ 29-10-2
Oath of guardianship§ 29-10-5
Bond§ 29-10-6
Letters of guardianship§ 29-11-1
Short title§ 29-11-10
Determination of connection with state