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

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

Georgia § 29-2-20

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O.C.G.A. § 29-2-20 (2026).

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(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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(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.