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title: O.C.G.A. § 29-2-20. Rights of minor; impact on testamentary capacity.
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# O.C.G.A. § 29-2-20. Rights of minor; impact on testamentary capacity.

(a) In every guardianship, the minor has the right to:

(1) A qualified guardian who acts in the best interest of the minor;

(2) A guardian who is reasonably accessible to the minor;

(3) Have his or her property utilized as necessary for his or her support, care, education, health, and welfare; and

(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.

## 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.