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GA HB654
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/7/2014
Primary Sponsor
Mary Oliver
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AI Summary
- Letters of guardianship shall be issued to an individual nominated in a deceased parent's will without a hearing, provided the minor has no other living parent, the nominee is willing to serve, and no objection is filed within the required timeframe
- Notice of the testamentary guardianship must be served by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to the minor child's adult siblings and grandparents, or if none exist, to great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, great aunts, or great uncles
- Objections must be filed within 10 days of notice and must include allegations and facts with reasonable specificity stating why the nominated guardian is unfit to serve
- If a timely objection is filed, the court must conduct an expedited hearing within 30 days; the nominated guardian receives the appointment unless the objecting party proves unfitness by clear and convincing evidence
- Effective date is January 1, 2015
Legislative Description
Guardian; change provisions relating to appointment of a testamentary guardian
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
3/10/2014
Full Bill Text
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