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2019 Georgia Code
Title 29 - Guardian and Ward
Chapter 2 - Guardians of Minors
Article 1 - Minors
Part 5 - Permanent Guardianship
§ 29-2-14. Power of probate court to appoint guardian
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GA Code § 29-2-14 (2019)
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The probate court of the county in which a minor is found or in which the proposed permanent guardian is domiciled shall have the power to appoint a permanent guardian for a minor who has no natural guardian, testamentary guardian, or permanent guardian. In its discretion, the probate court of the county in which the petition for appointment of a permanent guardian is filed may transfer the case to the probate court of any other county in this state if such transfer would serve the best interest of the minor.
History:Code 1981, § 29-2-14, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.
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