2018 Georgia Code Annotated

TITLE 29 GUARDIAN AND WARD

Chap.

• 1. General Provisions, 29-1-1.
• 2. Guardians of Minors, 29-2-1 through 29-2-77.
• 3. Conservators of Minors, 29-3-1 through 29-3-120.
• 4. Guardians of Adults, 29-4-1 through 29-4-98.
• 5. Conservators of Adults, 29-5-1 through 29-5-140.
• 6. Judges of Probate Courts as Custodians of Certain Funds, 29-6-1 through 29-6-9.
• 7. Veterans Affairs Guardians, 29-7-1 through 29-7-18.
• 8. County Guardians, 29-8-1 through 29-8-5.
• 9. Court Proceedings, 29-9-1 through 29-9-19.
• 10. Public Guardians, 29-10-1 through 29-10-11.
• 11. Uniform Adult Guardianship and Conservatorship Proceedings Jurisdiction Act, 29-11-1 through 29-11-42.

Chapter 1. General Provisions, 29-1-1.

• 29-1-1. Definitions.

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

Article 1 Minors.

Part 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS.

• 29-2-1. Categories of guardians for minors.
• 29-2-2. Qualified individuals to serve as guardian of minor.

Part 2 PARENTAL RIGHTS IN GUARDIAN SELECTION.

• 29-2-3. Guardian of minor children in event of divorce; death of spouse or former spouse.
• 29-2-4. Nomination of testamentary guardian; no bond or security required.

Part 3 TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIP OF MINORS.

• 29-2-5. Petitions for temporary guardianship; requirements of petition.
• 29-2-6. Parental consent to temporary guardianship; failure to consent; minor's preference.
• 29-2-7. Powers of temporary guardians; medical insurance coverage for minors.
• 29-2-8. Termination of temporary guardianship; petition for termination of guardianship.

Part 4 STANDBY GUARDIANS.

• 29-2-9. Definitions.
• 29-2-10. Designation of standby guardian pending health issue; required probate court filing; no bond required; parental obligation to support continues.
• 29-2-11. Designation in writing; requirements of designation; form.
• 29-2-12. Revocation of standby guardianship prior to and subsequent to health determination.
• 29-2-13. Petition seeking temporary guardianship; automatic termination of standby guardianship.

Part 5 PERMANENT GUARDIANSHIP.

• 29-2-14. Power of probate court to appoint guardian.
• 29-2-15. "Biological father" defined; notice of petition for appointment of permanent guardian; protest of father; petition to legitimate.
• 29-2-16. Individuals with preference for permanent guardianship of minor; preference not controlling.
• 29-2-17. Petition for appointment of permanent guardian; requirements of petition; notice.
• 29-2-18. Hearing; best interest of the child standard.
• 29-2-19. Requirements of order granting permanent guardianship.

Article 2 Protection of Minor.

• 29-2-20. Rights of minor; impact on testamentary capacity.
• 29-2-21. Power of guardian over minor; obligations of guardians; liability of guardian.
• 29-2-22. Authority of guardian; appointment of guardian ad litem.
• 29-2-23. Conflicts of interest.
• 29-2-24. Oath required of guardian.
• 29-2-25. Bond requirements.

Article 3 Termination of Guardianship.

• 29-2-30. Circumstances when guardianship terminates; delivery of property.
• 29-2-31. Petition for order dismissing guardian.

Article 4 Violations by Guardians.

• 29-2-40. Petition to resign guardianship; requirements; service; hearing; appointment of successor guardian.
• 29-2-41. Appointment of successor guardian.
• 29-2-42. Requirement of guardian to answer charges affecting obligations as guardian; revocation of guardianship; impact on other proceedings.
• 29-2-43. Minor's cause of action for breach of guardian's fiduciary duties.
• 29-2-44. Statute of limitations.

Article 5 Temporary Substitute Guardians.

• 29-2-50. Appointment of temporary substitute guardian; length of service; powers; notice of appointment; application of chapter.
• 29-2-51. Appointment of successor guardian; notice; preference to selected individuals; order of appointment.
• 29-2-52. Delivery of property to successor guardian; reporting requirements.

Article 6 Jurisdiction.

Part 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS.

• 29-2-60. Petition for jurisdiction change; retention of jurisdiction for limited matters.

Part 2 GUARDIANSHIP APPOINTED.

• 29-2-65. "Guardianship" defined; requirements of petition for transfer.
• 29-2-66. Notice to minor and foreign court; requirements of notice; notice to others; waiver of notice requirements.
• 29-2-67. Hearing on petition for receipt and acceptance of foreign guardian; stay of proceedings authorized if protest.
• 29-2-68. Required findings of court prior to acceptance of foreign guardianship; orderly transfer; right to petition for guardianship remains.

Part 3 TRANSFER OF GUARDIANSHIP.

• 29-2-69. Minor's move to a foreign jurisdiction; presumption of permanent move.
• 29-2-70. Petition to transfer guardianship.
• 29-2-71. Notice; requirements.
• 29-2-72. Hearing.
• 29-2-73. Required finds prior to transfer of guardianship; power of court; orderly and coordinated transfer.

Part 4 FOREIGN GUARDIAN.

• 29-2-74. "Foreign guardian" defined; required filings; bond.
• 29-2-75. Right of foreign guardian to bring action to enforce rights of minor.
• 29-2-76. Filing of authenticated copy of letters of guardianship.
• 29-2-77. Submission to jurisdiction by foreign guardian.

Chapter 3. Conservators of Minors, 29-3-1 through 29-3-120.

Article 1 Property.

• 29-3-1. "Personal property" defined; natural guardian must qualify as conservator; exception.
• 29-3-2. Release of debtor when collection doubtful.
• 29-3-3. "Gross settlement" defined; compromise of claim; finality of settlement.
• 29-3-4. Disqualifications of conservator.
• 29-3-5. Nomination of testamentary conservator; no notice, bond, or security required; rights, powers, and duties.
• 29-3-6. Power to appoint conservator.
• 29-3-7. Preference among individuals for appointment of conservator; court's ability to ignore preference for best interest of minor.
• 29-3-8. Petition for appointment of conservator for minor; requirements of petition; notice.
• 29-3-9. Hearing.
• 29-3-10. Requirements of order granting conservatorship; required filing of certificate.

Article 2 Rights of Minor and Obligations of Conservator.

• 29-3-20. Rights of minor; effect on testamentary capacity.
• 29-3-21. Obligations of conservator; liability of conservator.
• 29-3-22. Power of conservator; cooperation with guardian of minor.
• 29-3-23. Rights of conservator to property; disclosure of conflicts of interest.
• 29-3-24. Oath of conservator.

Article 3 Property Obligations of Conservator.

• 29-3-30. Inventory of minor's property; plan for managing, expending, and distributing minor's property.
• 29-3-31. Retention of property or securities; exchange or conversion of assets.
• 29-3-32. Investment of funds.
• 29-3-33. Investment in securities; open-end or closed-end management type investments; conflicts of interest.
• 29-3-34. Investment decisions must coincide with those of a prudent person; acquiring and retention of assets.
• 29-3-35. Sale of perishable property of minor; sale of stock; disposition of other property; appointment of guardian ad litem; full return to court required; authority of temporary substitute conservator.
• 29-3-36. Estate plan for minor; appointment of guardian ad litem; considerations prior to property transfer.

Article 4 Bonding of Conservators.

• 29-3-40. Bond required; exception; recording of bonds.
• 29-3-41. Requirements of bond; term and value of bond; substantial compliance sufficient.
• 29-3-42. Reduction of bond.
• 29-3-43. Requirement of additional bond; notice in event of sureties deficiencies; revocation of letters of conservatorship.
• 29-3-44. Payment of bond premium.
• 29-3-45. Responsibility of surety in event appointment of conservator void.
• 29-3-46. Joint and several obligation.
• 29-3-47. Levy upon property authorized; writ of execution authorized.
• 29-3-48. Levy upon surety then conservator.
• 29-3-49. Petition for release from surety obligation; order of discharge; appointment and liability of new surety; accounting requirement.

Article 5 Compensation of Conservators.

• 29-3-50. Amount of compensation conservator owed; compensation to multiple conservators; failure to make annual returns results in forfeiture; renouncing of compensation.
• 29-3-51. Allowance for reasonable expenses.
• 29-3-52. Petition for larger compensation; procedural requirements.
• 29-3-53. Compensation from corporation or business enterprise; effect of compensation; purpose of provisions.
• 29-3-54. Compensation of temporary substitute conservator; reduction of conservator's compensation.

Article 6 Accounting for Assets.

• 29-3-60. Annual filing of verified return; change of reporting period; production of documents; effect of failure to file return.
• 29-3-61. Interim settlement of accounts; reporting and requirements of report; procedure for objecting.
• 29-3-62. Objections to conservator's interim settlement of accounts; hearing.
• 29-3-63. Judgment against conservator and surety.
• 29-3-64. Termination of conservatorship.

Article 7 Termination of Conservatorship.

• 29-3-70. Petition for order of dismissal of conservatorship; final return; notice; order of dismissal.
• 29-3-71. Final settlements; settlement period; examination of returns and accounts by court; return of property to minor.

Article 8 Successor Conservators.

• 29-3-80. Required showing for resignation of conservator; name of suitable alternate required; notice; order appointing successor conservator.
• 29-3-81. Individuals entitled to notice; appointment of successor conservator; turning over of property.
• 29-3-82. Suspension of conservatorship or imposition of sanctions; power of court; liability of conservator.
• 29-3-83. Cause of action for breach of conservator's duties; remedies available to minor.
• 29-3-84. Statute of limitations.

Article 9 Temporary Substitute Conservators.

• 29-3-90. Appointment of temporary substitute conservator; length of appointment; powers; notice; removal.
• 29-3-91. Appointment of successor conservator; notice; hearing and bond requirements.
• 29-3-92. Delivery of property; annual return; liability of surety.

Article 10 Foreign Conservatorships.

Part 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS.

• 29-3-100. Petition for removal to jurisdiction where minor resides; appointment of guardian ad litem; bond; authority; liability of surety; retention of jurisdiction by initial court.

Part 2 PROCEDURE.

• 29-3-105. "Conservatorship" defined; petition for transfer of jurisdiction; requirements of petition.
• 29-3-106. Notice and other procedural requirements.
• 29-3-107. Hearing.
• 29-3-108. Required findings prior to granting foreign conservatorship; inventory; applicable law; orderly transfer.

Part 3 JURISDICTION.

• 29-3-110. Transfer of jurisdiction in event minor has permanently moved; determining minor's residential status; filings.
• 29-3-111. Requirements of petition to transfer conservatorship.
• 29-3-112. Notice.
• 29-3-113. Hearing.
• 29-3-114. Required findings prior to granting petition to transfer; orderly and coordinated transfer of conservatorship.

Part 4 FOREIGN CONSERVATOR.

• 29-3-115. "Foreign conservator" defined; sale of minor's property.
• 29-3-116. Right of foreign conservator to bring action.
• 29-3-117. Filing of letters of conservatorship.
• 29-3-118. Submission of foreign conservator to jurisdiction.
• 29-3-119. Rights of interested parties prior to sale of minor's assets.
• 29-3-120. Payment of funds or return of property to foreign conservator on minor's behalf.

Chapter 4. Guardians of Adults, 29-4-1 through 29-4-98.

Article 1 General Provisions.

• 29-4-1. Prerequisite findings prior to appointment of guardian for adult; extent of guardianship.
• 29-4-2. Qualifications of guardians selected for adults.
• 29-4-3. Order of preference in selection of guardians; written request nominating guardian; requirements of writing.

Article 2 Procedure for Appointment.

• 29-4-10. Petition for appointment of guardian; requirements for petition.
• 29-4-11. Prerequisite judicial finding of probable cause; notice; petition; evaluations; reporting requirements.
• 29-4-12. Judicial review of pleadings and evaluation report; findings; hearing.
• 29-4-13. Requirements of order granting guardianship; service.
• 29-4-14. Petition for appointment of emergency guardian; requirements of petition.
• 29-4-15. Prerequisite findings prior to appointment of emergency guardian; evaluation; notice; hearing.
• 29-4-16. Conduct of emergency guardianship hearing; limitations on emergency guardianship.
• 29-4-17. Responsibility for paying expenses of any hearing.
• 29-4-18. Temporary medical consent guardianship.

Article 3 Protection of the Ward.

• 29-4-20. Rights of the ward; impact on voting and testamentary capacity.
• 29-4-21. Rights and privileges removed from ward upon appointment of guardian.
• 29-4-22. Decisions on ward's well-being; obligations of guardian; liability of guardian.
• 29-4-23. Powers and rights of guardian; appointment of guardian ad litem; coordination and cooperation with conservator or others.
• 29-4-24. Disclosure of conflicts of interest.
• 29-4-25. Oath or affirmation of guardian.

Article 4 Requirement of Guardian.

• 29-4-30. Bond; recording of bond; payment of costs.

Article 5 Review and Termination of Guardianship.

• 29-4-40. Inquiry into unjust denial of rights or privileges of ward.
• 29-4-41. Modification of guardianship.
• 29-4-42. Termination of guardianship; required evidence; burden of proof; return of property.
• 29-4-43. Petition of guardian for dismissal; order of dismissal.

Article 6 Alternative or Successor Guardians.

• 29-4-50. Resignation of guardian; required showing; alternative guardian; individuals entitled to notice; hearing.
• 29-4-51. Appointment of successor guardian; notice to interested individuals; hearing; order.
• 29-4-52. Revocation or suspension of guardianship; investigation; impact on other proceedings.
• 29-4-53. Breach of fiduciary duty by guardian.
• 29-4-54. Statute of limitations.

Article 7 Temporary Substitute Guardians.

• 29-4-60. Appointment of temporary substitute guardian; period of service; service on ward; removal.
• 29-4-61. Appointment of successor guardian and legal counsel; notice to interested parties; hearing.
• 29-4-62. Delivery of property and final report from predecessor guardian.

Article 8 Appellate Proceedings.

• 29-4-70. Right of ward to appeal; procedure; appointment of emergency guardian.

Article 9 Jurisdiction.

Part 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS.

• 29-4-80. Removal to jurisdiction where ward resides; appointment of guardian ad litem; certification and transfer of records; scope of jurisdiction.

Part 2 PROCEDURE.

• 29-4-85 through 29-4-88 [Repealed].

Part 3 TRANSFER OF GUARDIANSHIP.

• 29-4-90 through 29-4-94 [Repealed].

Part 4 RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF FOREIGN GUARDIANS.

• 29-4-95. "Foreign guardian" defined; sale of ward's property.
• 29-4-96. Power to recover property.
• 29-4-97. Required filings with clerk of court.
• 29-4-98. Submission to jurisdiction.

Chapter 5. Conservators of Adults, 29-5-1 through 29-5-140.

Article 1 Conservators.

• 29-5-1. Conservator for adults; best interest of the adult; no presumption of need for conservator; objective of conservatorship.
• 29-5-2. Qualifications of conservator of adult.
• 29-5-3. Order of preference in selecting conservator; nomination of individual to serve as conservator; requirements of nomination.
• 29-5-4. Affidavit on property or value of estate; payment, transfer, or delivery pursuant to affidavit.

Article 2 Petition for Appointed Conservator.

• 29-5-10. Petition for appointment of conservator; requirements of petition.
• 29-5-11. Prerequisite finding prior to appointment of conservator; notice; evaluation; written report.
• 29-5-12. Judicial review and proceedings.
• 29-5-13. Requirements of order granting conservatorship; service; obligation of legal counsel; filing of certificate of conservatorship with court.
• 29-5-14. Appointment of emergency conservator; requirements of petition.
• 29-5-15. Review of petition; dismissal; requirements of court upon finding need for emergency conservator.
• 29-5-16. Emergency conservatorship hearing; limitations on powers of emergency conservator.
• 29-5-17. Responsibility for paying expenses of any hearing.

Article 3 Rights and Responsibilities of Ward.

• 29-5-20. Rights of adult ward; impact on right to vote or testamentary capacity.
• 29-5-21. Rights and powers removed from ward.
• 29-5-22. Obligations and liabilities of conservator.
• 29-5-23. Authority of conservator; cooperation with guardian or other interested parties.
• 29-5-24. Forfeiture of rights by conservator; disclosure of conflicts by conservator; transactions presenting substantial conflict in interests.
• 29-5-25. Oath or affirmation required of conservator.

Article 4 Protection of Property Interests.

• 29-5-30. Inventory and plan for handling ward's property.
• 29-5-31. Retention of property; exchange or conversion of stocks or securities.
• 29-5-32. Investment of estate funds by conservator.
• 29-5-33. Holding of investments; corporate fiduciaries.
• 29-5-34. Prudence required from conservator in making investments; acquisition and retention of property.
• 29-5-35. Sale of perishable property; sale of other properties; disposal of other properties; accounting for proceeds; authority of emergency or temporary substitute conservator.
• 29-5-36. Development of estate plan for ward; appointment of guardian ad litem prior to implementation of plan.

Article 5 Conservator's Bond and Other Obligations.

• 29-5-40. Bond requirement; exception to requirement; recording.
• 29-5-41. Terms of conservator's bond; timing; value; substantial compliance sufficient.
• 29-5-42. Reduction in bond.
• 29-5-43. Requirement of additional bond or security.
• 29-5-44. Payment of bond premium.
• 29-5-45. Liability of surety in event conservatorship is void.
• 29-5-46. Joint and several liability of conservator and surety.
• 29-5-47. Levy upon property; writs of execution.
• 29-5-48. Order of levy against property.
• 29-5-49. Discharge of surety from obligations under bond; reporting.

Article 6 Compensation of Conservators.

• 29-5-50. Determining compensation of conservator; failure to file annual returns results in forfeiture of commission.
• 29-5-51. Reimbursement for reasonable expenses.
• 29-5-52. Petition for additional compensation by conservator.
• 29-5-53. Compensation from corporation or other business entity.
• 29-5-54. Application for compensation by emergency or temporary substitute conservator; reduction of compensation to conservator.

Article 7 Return and Settlement of Accounts.

• 29-5-60. Verified return required annually; change of reporting period; production of documents; failure to file return.
• 29-5-61. Interim settlement of accounts.
• 29-5-62. Objection and hearings on interim settlement issues.
• 29-5-63. Judgments against conservator and surety.

Article 8 Modification and Termination of Conservatorship.

• 29-5-70. Proceedings when allegations that ward denied right or privilege.
• 29-5-71. Modification of conservatorship; contents of petition for modification; burden of proof.
• 29-5-72. Termination of conservatorship; required evidence to support; burden of proof; death of ward.

Article 9 Dismissal of Conservator.

• 29-5-80. Petition for dismissal of conservator; final return; notice; order dismissing conservator.
• 29-5-81. Final settlement; appearance by ward or successor conservator; return of property.

Article 10 Removal of Conservator for Other Reasons.

• 29-5-90. Resignation of conservator; requirement of petition; alternative conservator; notice to interested individuals; order of appointment of successor conservator.
• 29-5-91. Death of conservator; notice to interested individuals; order appointing successor conservator.
• 29-5-92. Conservator required to answer charges; authority of court; effect on other proceedings.
• 29-5-93. Cause of action for breach of fiduciary duty.
• 29-5-94. Statute of limitations.

Article 11 Temporary Substitute Conservator.

• 29-5-100. Appointment of temporary substitute conservator; period of service; powers and authority; notice; removal.
• 29-5-101. Appointment of successor conservators; appointment of legal counsel; notice to interested individuals; order appointing successor conservator.
• 29-5-102. Delivery of property by predecessor conservator to successor conservator; final return.

Article 12 Appellate Proceedings.

• 29-5-110. Proceedings for appeal; appointment of guardians ad litem; bond and security prior to removal; liability of surety of predecessor conservator; jurisdiction.

Article 13 Foreign Conservators.

Part 1 REMOVAL OF CONSERVATORS.

• 29-5-120. Petition for removal; prerequisites.

Part 2 TRANSFER OF CONSERVATORSHIP.

• 29-5-125 through 29-5-128 [Repealed].

Part 3 TRANSFER OF CONSERVATORSHIP.

• 29-5-130 through 29-5-134 [Repealed].

Part 4 FOREIGN CONSERVATORSHIPS.

• 29-5-135. "Foreign conservator" defined; sale or disposal of property.
• 29-5-136. Conservator's power to bring suit.
• 29-5-137. Filing of letters of conservatorship with court.
• 29-5-138. Submission to jurisdiction personally of foreign conservator.
• 29-5-139. Interested parties' right to compel foreign conservator to act with equity and good conscience.
• 29-5-140. Payments to foreign conservator on debts or return of property belonging to ward.

Chapter 6. Judges of Probate Courts as Custodians of Certain Funds, 29-6-1 through 29-6-9.

• 29-6-1. Judges of probate courts as custodians of certain funds; authority to collect debts.
• 29-6-2. Employment of counsel; payment of counsel's fees.
• 29-6-3. Record-keeping requirements of probate judge.
• 29-6-4. Expenditure of minor's funds.
• 29-6-5. Ordering of conservatorship.
• 29-6-6. Requirement to deposit excess funds in FDIC insured account.
• 29-6-7. Compensation of judges.
• 29-6-8. Bonding requirements.
• 29-6-9. Circumstances under which custodial property shall be returned.

Chapter 7. Veterans Affairs Guardians, 29-7-1 through 29-7-18.

• 29-7-1. Definitions.
• 29-7-2. Involvement of secretary in proceedings for appointment or discharge of VA guardian; jurisdiction; notification to United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
• 29-7-3. Requirement of secretary that guardian be appointed.
• 29-7-4. Prima-facie evidence of necessity for appointment of VA guardian.
• 29-7-5. Appointment of VA guardians for minors.
• 29-7-6. Notice.
• 29-7-7. Petitioning for appointment of VA guardian; requirements of petitions; preferences for appointment.
• 29-7-8. Qualifications of VA guardian.
• 29-7-9. Individuals or entities eligible to serve as VA guardians; discharge or guardian; requirements pending discharge.
• 29-7-10. Bond requirements; discharge of surety on bond.
• 29-7-11. Investment of surplus funds.
• 29-7-12. Expenditure of ward's estate; insurance; title to new property.
• 29-7-13. Annual accounting requirements.
• 29-7-14. Failure to file an annual accounting.
• 29-7-15. Compensation for guardian; reimbursement for premium on bond.
• 29-7-16. Discharge of VA guardian; role of county guardian.
• 29-7-17. Application of other laws; right to appeal.
• 29-7-18. Construction.

Chapter 8. County Guardians, 29-8-1 through 29-8-5.

• 29-8-1. County administrators as ex officio county guardians.
• 29-8-2. Bond requirements.
• 29-8-3. Letters of guardianship or conservatorship; liability and rights of county guardian.
• 29-8-4. Additional security on bond.
• 29-8-5. Revocation of letters of guardianship or conservatorship or other court orders necessary for good of ward.

Chapter 9. Court Proceedings, 29-9-1 through 29-9-19.

• 29-9-1. Application of chapter.
• 29-9-2. Appointment of guardian ad litem; representation of persons not sui juris; limited appointment; identification of parties in all petitions.
• 29-9-3. Counsel as guardian ad litem prohibited; guardian ad litem as counsel prohibited.
• 29-9-4. Personal service; procedure.
• 29-9-5. Service upon current residence addresses; service by publication.
• 29-9-6. Service upon conservator or guardian.
• 29-9-7. Judge's discretion on notice, service, and additional time for proceedings; additional notice requirements for persons residing in another state.
• 29-9-8. Waiver of service or notice; written consent.
• 29-9-9. Oaths, affirmations, and affidavits.
• 29-9-10. Oath by department delegate.
• 29-9-11. Verification of petitions and returns; consolidation and transfer of proceedings.
• 29-9-12. Issuance of citations.
• 29-9-13. Satisfaction of requirements of authentication or exemplification.
• 29-9-13.1. Authentication of documents.
• 29-9-14. Court ordered hearings.
• 29-9-15. Compensation for legal counsel or guardian ad litem.
• 29-9-16. Compensation to physicians, psychologists, or licensed clinical social workers.
• 29-9-17. Court ordered instruction for conservator or guardian.
• 29-9-18. Sealing of records on conservatorship or guardianship.
• 29-9-19. Petitioner for guardian or conservator to submit to criminal history records check.

Chapter 10. Public Guardians, 29-10-1 through 29-10-11.

• 29-10-1. "Public guardian" defined.
• 29-10-2. Oath of guardianship.
• 29-10-3. Qualifications and requirements; training.
• 29-10-4. Registration with the probate court; registration lists.
• 29-10-5. Bond.
• 29-10-6. Letters of guardianship.
• 29-10-7. Record keeping and reporting; required visits to ward; limitations on number of wards; cooperation with county guardians and conservators.
• 29-10-8. Additional security on the bond or additional bond.
• 29-10-9. Revocation of letters of guardianship.
• 29-10-10. Compensation.
• 29-10-11. Appropriation of funds for compensation in certain circumstances.

Chapter 11. Uniform Adult Guardianship and Conservatorship Proceedings Jurisdiction Act, 29-11-1 through 29-11-42.

Article 1 General Provisions.

• 29-11-1. Short title.
• 29-11-2. Definitions.
• 29-11-3. Treatment of foreign countries.
• 29-11-4. Communication with out of state courts.
• 29-11-5. Appropriate requests to and from courts of other jurisdictions.
• 29-11-6. Procedure for testimony of out of state witnesses.

Article 2 Jurisdiction.

• 29-11-10. Determination of connection with state.
• 29-11-11. Exclusive jurisdiction for appointment.
• 29-11-12. Requirements for jurisdiction.
• 29-11-13. Special jurisdiction; emergency appointment of guardian.
• 29-11-14. Special jurisdiction; emergency appointment of guardian.
• 29-11-15. Declining exercise of jurisdiction; factors for determining jurisdiction.
• 29-11-16. Unjustifiable conduct leading to jurisdiction.
• 29-11-17. Notice required; process for service.
• 29-11-18. Multiple court jurisdictional rules.

Article 3 Transfers.

• 29-11-20. Transfer proceedings to another state; notice; hearing; provisional orders; required findings; finalization; denial of petition.
• 29-11-21. Petition for acceptance; notice; hearing; provisional and final orders; modification to conform to law.

Article 4 Registration and Enforcement.

• 29-11-30. Registration of guardianship order.
• 29-11-31. Registration of conservatorship order.
• 29-11-32. Exercise of powers authorized; enforcement.

Article 5 Uniformity.

• 29-11-40. Promotion of uniformity.
• 29-11-41. Construction with federal law.
• 29-11-42. Application.