Georgia Statutes

§ 29-2-20 — Rights of minor; impact on testamentary capacity

Georgia·Title 29
(a)In every guardianship, the minor has the right to:
(1)A qualified guardian who acts in the best interest of the minor;
(2)A guardian who is reasonably accessible to the minor;
(3)Have his or her property utilized as necessary for his or her support, care, education, health, and welfare; and (4) Individually or through the minor's representative or legal counsel, bring an action relating to the guardianship.
(b)The appointment of a guardian is not a determination that a minor who is 14 years of age or older lacks testamentary capacity.

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Related

United Companies Lending Corp. v. Coates
520 S.E.2d 236 (Court of Appeals of Georgia, 1999)
1 case citations
Lokey v. Trust Co. Bank of South Georgia, N.A.
402 S.E.2d 803 (Court of Appeals of Georgia, 1991)

Legislative History

Former § 29-2-20 repealed by 2004 Ga. Laws 460, § 1, eff. 7/1/2005. Added by 2004 Ga. Laws 460, § 1, eff. 7/1/2005.

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