2019 Georgia Code
Title 29 - Guardian and Ward
Chapter 4 - Guardians of Adults
Article 6 - Alternative or Successor Guardians
§ 29-4-53. Breach of fiduciary duty by guardian

Universal Citation:
GA Code § 29-4-53 (2019)
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  • (a) If a guardian commits a breach of fiduciary duty or threatens to commit a breach of fiduciary duty, a ward or an interested person on behalf of the ward shall have a cause of action as appropriate to:

    • (1) Recover damages;

    • (2) Compel performance of the guardian's duties;

    • (3) Enjoin the commission of a breach of fiduciary duty; or

    • (4) Compel the redress of a breach of fiduciary duty by payment of money or otherwise.

  • (b) When the ward's assets are misapplied and can be traced into the hands of persons who have notice of the misapplication, a trust shall attach to the assets.

  • (c) The provision of remedies for breach of fiduciary duty by this Code section does not prevent resort to any other appropriate remedy provided by statute or common law.

History:

Code 1981, § 29-4-53, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.

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