Bonding requirements

Judges of the probate courts shall be held accountable on their official bonds for the faithful discharge of their duties pursuant to Code Section 29-6-1 as custodians and for the proper distribution of funds coming into their hands as such custodians. It is the judge’s responsibility to increase his or her official bond if necessary. (Code 1981, § 29-6-8, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.) 29-6-9. Circumstances under which custodial property shall be returned. The judge shall turn over all custodial property held pursuant to this chapter to: (1) A conservator if the custodial funds exceed $15,000.00; (2) A minor upon reaching the age of majority; (3) A former incapacitated adult upon restoration to capacity; (4) The personal representative of a deceased minor or incapacitated adult; or (5) The Department of Revenue four years after the death of a minor or incapacitated adult if no proceedings are commenced on that individual’s estate or four years after the date a minor who cannot be located would have reached the age of majority. (Code 1981, § 29-6-9, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1; Ga. L. 2006, p. 805, § 17/SB 534.) 736 T.29, C.7 VETERANS AFFAIRS GUARDIANS 29-7-1 CHAPTER 7 VETERANS AFFAIRS GUARDIANS Sec. 29-7-1. 29-7-2. 29-7-3. 29-7-4. 29-7-5. 29-7-6. 29-7-7. 29-7-8. 29-7-9. Sec.