Official Code of Georgia Annotated

Title 29. GUARDIAN AND WARD · Chapter 2. GUARDIANS OF MINORS · Article 2. PROTECTION OF MINOR

29-2-20. Rights of minor; impact on testamentary capacity.

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(a)
In every guardianship, the minor has the right to:#
1. (1)
  A qualified guardian who acts in the best interest of the minor;#
2. (2)
  A guardian who is reasonably accessible to the minor;#
3. (3)
  Have his or her property utilized as necessary for his or her support, care, education, health, and welfare; and#
4. (4)
  Individually or through the minor’s representative or legal counsel, bring an action relating to the guardianship.#
(b)
The appointment of a guardian is not a determination that a minor who is 14 years of age or older lacks testamentary capacity.#

The notes below are printed with the section but are not enacted law (O.C.G.A. § 1-1-1(c)). They are shown apart from the text.

History

Code 1981, § 29-2-20, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.

Cross references

Direction of notice where owner a minor under disability, appointment of guardian ad litem, § 22-2-21.

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