GEORGIA CODE (Last Updated: August 20, 2013) |
Title 29. GUARDIAN AND WARD |
Chapter 2. GUARDIANS OF MINORS |
Article 2. PROTECTION OF MINOR |
Section 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) 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.
Code 1981, § 29-2-20, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.