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2023 CODE OF GEORGIA
Title 29 - GUARDIAN AND WARD (§§ 29-1-1 — 29-11-42)
Chapter 2 - GUARDIANS OF MINORS (§§ 29-2-1 — 29-2-78)
Article 2 - PROTECTION OF MINOR (§§ 29-2-20 — 29-2-25)
Section 29-2-20 - Rights of minor; impact on testamentary capacity
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GA Code § 29-2-20 (2023)
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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.
Former § 29-2-20 repealed by 2004 Ga. Laws 460, § 1, eff. 7/1/2005.
Added by 2004 Ga. Laws 460, § 1, eff. 7/1/2005.
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