11 chapters · 306 sections in this title.
O.C.G.A. § 29-7-1 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Benefits’’ means all moneys paid or payable by the United States through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (2) ‘‘Department’’ means the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, its predecessors, or its successors. (3) …
O.C.G.A. § 29-7-10 Bond requirements; discharge of surety on bond
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(a) A bank or trust company doing business in this state shall not be required to file a bond for any VA guardianship unless required by the department. (b) Any other person serving as a VA guardian shall execute and file a bond, to be approved by the court, in an amount not less…
O.C.G.A. § 29-7-11 Investment of surplus funds
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Every VA guardian shall invest the surplus funds of the ward’s estate in such securities or property as authorized under the laws of this state but only upon prior order of the court; except that the funds may be invested, without prior court authorization, in direct unconditiona…
O.C.G.A. § 29-7-12 Expenditure of ward’s estate; insurance; title to new property
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(a) A VA guardian shall not apply any portion of the estate of the ward for the support, maintenance, or education of any person other than the ward, the ward’s spouse, and the children of the ward who are legally dependent on the ward, except upon order of the court after a hear…