Except where inconsistent with this chapter, the general guardianship and conservatorship laws of this state and the laws establishing 744 29-7-18 the practice in such matters, including the rights of appeal, shall be applicable to wards and their estates governed by this chapter. (Code 1981, § 29-7-17, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.) 29-7-18. Construction.