11 chapters · 306 sections in this title.
O.C.G.A. § 29-5-1 Conservator for adults; best interest of the adult; no presumption of need for conservator; objective of conservatorship
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(a) The court may appoint a conservator for an adult only if the court finds the adult lacks sufficient capacity to make or communicate significant responsible decisions concerning the management of his or her property. (b) No conservator, except a conservator for the estate of a…
O.C.G.A. § 29-5-2 Qualifications of conservator of adult
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No person may be appointed or continue to serve as conservator of the estate of an adult who: (1) Is a minor, a ward, or a protected person; (2) Who has a conflict of interest with the adult unless the court determines that the conflict of interest is insubstantial or that the ap…
O.C.G.A. § 29-5-3 Order of preference in selecting conservator; nomination of individual to serve as conservator; requirements of nomination
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(a) The court shall appoint as conservator that person who shall best serve the interest of the adult taking into consideration the order of preferences set forth in this Code section. The court may disregard a person who has preference and appoint a person who has a lower prefer…
O.C.G.A. § 29-5-4 Affidavit on property or value of estate; payment, transfer, or delivery pursuant to affidavit
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(a) Upon receiving an affidavit: (1) That the total personal property of an incapacitated adult does not exceed $2,500.00 in value; (2) That no conservator has been appointed for the incapacitated adult’s estate; and (3) That the affiant is the spouse or that there is no spouse a…