Georgia Statutes
§ 29-6-2 — Employment of counsel; payment of counsel's fees
Georgia·Title 29
The judge of the probate court is authorized, in the judge's discretion, to employ counsel to bring an action to recover any amount due to a minor or adult described in Code Section 29-6-1 , in the minor's or adult's name or in the name of the judge as custodian, in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The judge of the probate court shall have authority to pay to counsel a reasonable fee out of the funds collected for counsel's services in the proceeding which were necessary to enforce the right of the minor or adult.
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Related
Cross v. Stokes
572 S.E.2d 538 (Supreme Court of Georgia, 2002)
In Re Estate of Robertson
611 S.E.2d 680 (Court of Appeals of Georgia, 2005)
Legislative History
Former § 29-6-2 repealed by 2004 Ga.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