Rights of minor; impact on testamentary capacity

(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. (Code 1981, § 29-2-20, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.)