Georgia § 29-2-20 - Rights of minor; impact on testamentary capacity.
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§ 29-2-20. Rights of minor; impact on testamentary capacity.
In every guardianship, the minor has the right to: A qualified guardian who acts in the best interest of the minor; A guardian who is reasonably accessible to the minor; Have his or her property utilized as necessary for his or her support, care, education, health, and welfare; and Individually or through the minor's representative or legal counsel, bring an action relating to the guardianship. The appointment of a guardian is not a determination that a minor who is 14 years of age or older lacks testamentary capacity. (Code 1981, § 29-2-20 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.) Cross references. - Direction of notice where owner a minor under disability, appointment of guardian ad litem, § 22-2-21 .
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