TITLE 29 GUARDIAN AND WARD

Section 2. Guardians of Minors, 29-2-1 through 29-2-77.

ARTICLE 2 PROTECTION OF MINOR

29-2-20. Rights of minor; impact on testamentary capacity.

1. 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.
2. 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.)