O.C.G.A. § 29-6-9 (2019)
Circumstances under which custodial property shall be returned
The judge shall turn over all custodial property held pursuant to this chapter to:
(1) A conservator if the custodial funds exceed $15,000.00;
(2) A minor upon reaching the age of majority;
(3) A former incapacitated adult upon restoration to capacity;
(4) The personal representative of a deceased minor or incapacitated adult; or
(5) The Department of Revenue four years after the death of a minor or incapacitated adult if no proceedings are commenced on that individual’s estate or four years after the date a minor who cannot be located would have reached the age of majority.
History
(Code 1981, § 29-6-9, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1; Ga. L. 2006, p. 805, § 17/SB 534.)
Annotations
Editor’s notes. - Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 16, not codified by the General Assembly, provides, in part, that: ‘‘all appointments of guardians of the person or prop-
to serve as VA guardians; discharge or guardian; requirements pending discharge. Bond requirements; discharge of surety on bond. Investment of surplus funds. Expenditure of ward’s estate; insurance; title to new property. Annual accounting requirements. Failure to file an annual accounting. Compensation for guardian; reimbursement for premium on bond. Discharge of VA guardian; role of county guardian. Application of other laws; right to appeal. Construction.
erty made pursuant to former Title 29 shall continue in effect and shall thereafter be governed by the provisions of this Act.’’