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title: O.C.G.A. § 29-6-9. Circumstances under which custodial property shall be returned.
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# O.C.G.A. § 29-6-9. Circumstances under which custodial property shall be returned.

The judge shall turn over all custodial property held pursuant to this chapter to:

(1) A conservator if the custodial funds exceed $15,000.00;

(2) A minor upon reaching the age of majority;

(3) A former incapacitated adult upon restoration to capacity;

(4) The personal representative of a deceased minor or incapacitated adult; or

(5) The Department of Revenue four years after the death of a minor or incapacitated adult if no proceedings are commenced on that individual’s estate or four years after the date a minor who cannot be located would have reached the age of majority.

## History

Code 1981, § 29-6-9, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1; Ga. L. 2006, p. 805, § 17/SB 534.