Title 29 — Title 29

Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, the provisions of this chapter shall apply to any proceeding in the court that arises under this title. Compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to be sufficient for proceedings in the court arising under thi…

When appointed pursuant to subsection (b.1) of Code Section 29-4-3, a duly appointed delegate of the Department of Human Services is authorized to take the oath of guardianship before the judge of any probate court of this state. (Code 1981, § 29-9-10, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. …

Verification of petitions and returns; consolidation and transfer of proceedings. 29-9-12. Issuance of citations.

(a) For purposes of this Code section, the terms ‘‘citation’’ and ‘‘notice’’ shall have the same meaning unless the context otherwise requires. (b) Upon the filing of a petition, a citation shall be issued addressed to the persons required to be served or entitled to notice; prov…

(a) Except as otherwise provided by law or directed by the judge with respect to any particular proceeding, the date on or before which any objection is required to be filed shall be not less than ten days after the date the person is personally served. For persons within the Uni…

29-9-14. Court ordered hearings. 29-9-15. Compensation for legal counsel or guardian ad litem. 29-9-16. Compensation to physicians, psychologists, or licensed clinical social workers. 29-9-17. Court ordered instruction for conservator or guardian. 29-9-18. Sealing of records on c…

The court on its own motion may order a hearing on any matter related to a conservatorship or guardianship even if no objection is filed. (Code 1981, § 29-9-14, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.) 755 29-9-16

Any legal counsel or guardian ad litem who is appointed by the court in a guardianship or conservatorship proceeding shall be awarded reasonable fees commensurate with the tasks performed and time devoted to the proceeding, including any appeals. (Code 1981, § 29-9-15, enacted by…

At the time of appointment and at any time throughout the conservatorship or guardianship, the court may order the conservator or guardian to undergo such instruction as the court deems appropriate. (Code 1981, § 29-9-17, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.) 29-9-18. Sealing of …

(a) All of the records relating to any minor or adult guardianship or conservatorship that is granted under this title shall be kept sealed, except for a record of the names and addresses of the minor, ward, and guardian or conservator and their legal counsel of record and the da…

(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, a party in interest who is a resident of this state is entitled to personal service of any petition and citation for proceedings that are subject to the provisions of this chapter. (b) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, per…

If one or more unsuccessful attempts at personal service are made by the sheriff or deputy upon a conservator or guardian appointed in this state at the last known address of the conservator or guardian that 751 29-9-8 appears in the court records and it appears to the court that…

(a) Service or notice may be waived or acknowledged before or after the filing of the petition. The waiver or acknowledgment of service shall be in writing, signed by the person to be served or some person competent to do so, shall be sworn before the court or a notary public, an…

Appointment of guardian ad litem; representation of persons not sui juris; limited appointment; identification of parties in all petitions. Counsel as guardian ad litem prohibited; guardian ad litem as counsel prohibited. Personal service; procedure. Service upon current residenc…