GEORGIA CODE (Last Updated: August 20, 2013)

Section 29-7-8. Qualifications of VA guardian

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Before making an appointment under this chapter, the court hearing the petition shall be satisfied that the VA guardian whose appointment is sought is a fit and proper person to be appointed. The nomination of a person by the department shall be prima-facie evidence of the person's fitness. A qualified individual shall ordinarily be preferred for appointment as VA guardian, but the court may, in the court's discretion, appoint any qualified person as VA guardian.

Code 1981, § 29-7-8, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.

                    
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