11 chapters · 306 sections in this title.
O.C.G.A. § 29-6-1 Judges of probate courts as custodians of certain funds; authority to collect debts
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The judges of the probate courts are, in their discretion, made the legal custodians and distributors of all moneys up to $15,000.00 due and owing to any minor or incapacitated adult who is in need of a conservator but who has no legal and qualified conservator; and the judges ar…
O.C.G.A. § 29-6-2 Employment of counsel; payment of counsel’s fees
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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 havi…
O.C.G.A. § 29-6-3 Record-keeping requirements of probate judge
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It shall be the duty of the judge of the probate court to keep a properly indexed complete record of all money received by the judge for minors or adults by virtue of the judge’s services under Code Section 29-6-1. The record shall show from what source the funds were derived and…
O.C.G.A. § 29-6-4 Expenditure of minor’s funds
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The judge of the probate court who, pursuant to Code Section 29-6-1, receives funds due and owing a minor or adult is authorized and directed to pay from the funds so received whatever amount the judge may think necessary for the support, care, education, health, and welfare of t…