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title: O.C.G.A. § 29-2-19. Requirements of order granting permanent guardianship.
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# O.C.G.A. § 29-2-19. Requirements of order granting permanent guardianship.

An order granting permanent guardianship shall specify:

(1) The name of the permanent guardian and the basis for the selection of the guardian;

(2) A specific listing of any of the additional powers which are granted to the permanent guardian as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 29-2-22;

(3) If only a guardian is appointed or if the guardian and the conservator appointed are not the same person, the reasonable sums of property to be provided the guardian to provide adequately for the minor’s support, care, education, health, and welfare are subject to modification by subsequent order of the court; and

(4) Such other and further provisions of the guardianship as the court shall determine to be in the best interest of the minor.

## History

Code 1981, § 29-2-19, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.