GEORGIA PROBATE COURT
STANDARD FORM
Petition for Receipt and Acceptance of Foreign Guardianship and/or Conservatorship
INSTRUCTIONS
I. Specific Instructions
1. This form is to be used by a guardian and/or conservator as appointed by another
state to transfer the guardianship and/or conservatorship to a Georgia county pursuant to
O.C.G.A. §29-2-65 et seq. ; O.C.G.A. §29-3-105 et seq. ; O.C.G.A. §29-4-85 et seq. ; and
O.C.G.A. §29-5-125 et seq .
2. According to Probate Court Rule 5.6 (A), unless the court specifically assumes
the responsibility, it is the responsibility of the moving party to prepare the proper
citation and deliver it properly so it can be served according to law. Pages after 7 which
are labeled “Court” are to be completed by the moving party , unless otherwise directed
by the court.
II. General Instructions
General instructions applicable to all Georgia probate court standard forms are available in each
probate court.
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GEORGIA PROBATE COURT
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ) ESTATE NO. ______________________
)
, ) PETITION FOR RECEIPT AND
MINOR/WARD ) ACCEPTANCE OF FOREIGN
) GUARDIANSHIP AND/OR
) CONSERVATORSHIP
TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF THE PROBATE COURT:
The petition of ,
Guardian(s) and/or Conservator(s), who reside(s) at ___________________________________
____________________, County, Georgia, and who is/are domiciled at:
__________________________________________________________________________shows:
1.
Petitioner(s) was/were appointed Guardian(s) and/or Conservator(s) of the above minor/ward by
Order dated , as issued by the Court of
County, State of ___________________________________________________________________. The
clerk of said Court may be contacted as the following address: __________________________________
________________________________________________, telephone number .
2.
The minor/ward, age , date of birth , social security no.
__________________, is currently domiciled at (address) _____________________________________
____________________________________County, State of , and is presently
located at ,
which is a (type of facility, if applicable) __________________________________________________
and can be contacted at (telephone number): .
Said minor/ward will be relocated to the following address: ____________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
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3.
Attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is an authenticated copy of:
a. the order establishing the guardianship and/or conservatorship, with all
attachments describing the duties and powers of the guardian and/or conservator;
b. any orders modifying the order referenced in “a” above, including, if any, orders
of transfer.
4.
Regarding other guardianship and/or conservatorship petitions pending, (initial one)
a. there are none
b. there is one; it has been filed in the Court of
County, State of ____________________________________________
(address) .
5.
(initial one):
a. The guardianship and/or conservatorship is of a minor. The following are the adult
siblings of the minor:
NAME ADDRESS
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
b. The guardianship and/or conservatorship is of an adult ward. Pursuant to law, the
names, addresses, and relationships of the persons to be notified are as follows: (NOTE:
The law requires notice to be given to the spouse, if any, and to all living children, if any, whose addresses
are known. If there are no living adult children whose addresses are known, then list at least two adults in
the following order of priority: lineal descendants of the proposed ward; parents and siblings of the proposed
ward; and friends of the proposed ward. In determining the persons to whom notice is required to be given
according to the foregoing rules, the petitioner(s) should not be counted as persons receiving notice.)
NAME AGE (or over 18) ADDRESS RELATIONSHIP
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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6.
The following individuals, other than Petitioner(s), are caring for the minor/ward; have been
appointed as guardian for the minor/ward; or have been appointed conservator for the minor/ward (or
enter “not applicable”):
NAME ADDRESS RELATIONSHIP OR APPOINTED TITLE
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
7.
The following individual(s), other than Petitioner(s), is/are acting as legal representative, legal
counsel, guardian ad litem, or court visitor by the court having jurisdiction over the current guardianship
and/or conservatorship (or enter “not applicable”)
NAME ADDRESS RELATIONSHIP OR APPOINTED TITLE
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
8.
If there is a conservatorship, the following is the name and address of the surety on the
conservator’s bond (or enter “not applicable”)
NAME ADDRESS
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
9.
All known income and assets of the proposed ward are shown on page 6 attached hereto.
10.
The transfer of said guardianship and/or conservatorship to Georgia is in the best interest of the
minor/ward because _ __________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
11.
Additional Data: Where full particulars are lacking, state here the reasons for any such omission.
____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
WHEREFORE, your Petitioner(s) pray(s) that
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1. notice be served as required by law;
2. a hearing be held on the matter; and
3. this Court receive and accept the foreign guardianship and/or conservatorship.
______________________________________
Signature of Petitioner Signature of second Petitioner, if any
______________________________________
Printed Name Printed Name
______________________________________
Address Address
______________________________________
______________________________________
Telephone Number Telephone Number
Signature of Attorney: ______________________________________
Typed/printed name of Attorney: ______________________________________
Address: ______________________________________
Telephone: State Bar #_________
VERIFICATION
GEORGIA, COUNTY
Personally appeared before me the undersigned Petitioner(s) who on oath state(s) that the facts set
forth in the foregoing petition are true.
Sworn to and subscribed before
me this day of , 20 . ______________________________________
Petitioner
______________________________________
NOTARY/CLERK OF PROBATE COURT Printed Name
My Commission Expires _______________
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Sworn to and subscribed before
me this day of , 20 . ______________________________________
Second Petitioner, if any
______________________________________
NOTARY/CLERK OF PROBATE COURT Printed Name
My Commission Expires ________________
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ASSETS, INCOME, OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDS OF WARD
WARD: ______________________________________
REAL PROPERTY
(Indicate if property is jointly owned and with whom)
Description County State Approximate equity
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Parcel 1 $ ________________
Parcel 2 $ ________________
Parcel 3 $ ________________
INCOME FROM ALL SOURCES
Yearly Total
Social Security per year $_________________
SSI (Supplemental Security Income) per year $_________________
Retirement benefits per year $_________________
VA benefits per year $ _________________
Other income per year, including,
e.g., alimony, annuity, or trust distributions $_________________
Interest, dividend, or investment income $ ________________
YEARLY TOTAL OF ALL INCOME $
PERSONAL AND INTANGIBLE PROPERTY
(Indicate if property is jointly owned and with whom)
Approximate Current Value
1. Checking/Savings/Money Market/Certificates of Deposit/Liquid Accounts:
Bank/Financial Institution/Broker Acct. No. Joint Owner (if any)
$ _________________
$ __________________
$ __________________
$ __________________
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2. Stocks/Bonds/Investments (including retirement and profit-sharing accounts):
a. held by brokers:
Brokerage Firm or Institution Acct. No. Joint Owner (if any)
$ _________________
$ __________________
$__________________
$__________________
$ _________________
b. privately held:
Company/Issuer No. of Shares Joint Owner (if any)
$ __________________
$ _________________
$__________________
3. Automobiles:
Year/Make/Model V.I.N. Joint owner (if any)
$ _________________
$ _________________
4. Other assets of significant value:
Description Joint owner (if any)
$__________________
$ __________________
$ __________________
TOTAL VALUE OF PERSONAL AND INTANGIBLE PROPERTY $ __________________
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE
IN RE: Estate of ESTATE NO. ______________
Due and legal service of the Petition for Receipt and Acceptance of Foreign Guardianship is
hereby acknowledged by the following interested persons as shown in paragraphs 5, 6, 7, and 8. The
undersigned acknowledges that he/she has received a copy of the Petition and all further service and
notice is waived.
SIGNATURE(S)
Sworn to and subscribed before
me this day of , 20 . ___________________________________
____________________________________
NOTARY/CLERK OF PROBATE COURT Printed Name
My Commission Expires _______________
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Sworn to and subscribed before
me this day of , 20 . ____________________________________
____________________________________
NOTARY/CLERK OF PROBATE COURT Printed Name
My Commission Expires ________________
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Sworn to and subscribed before
me this day of , 20 . ____________________________________
NOTARY/CLERK OF PROBATE COURT Printed Name
My Commission Expires_______________
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Sworn to and subscribed before
me this day of , 20 . _______________________________________
NOTARY/CLERK OF PROBATE COURT Printed Name
My Commission Expires
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Sworn to and subscribed before
me this day of , 20 . ____________________________________
____________________________________
NOTARY/CLERK OF PROBATE COURT Printed Name
My Commission Expires________________
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Petition for Receipt and Acceptance of Foreign Guardianship and/or Conservatorship
Pages after 7 which are labeled “Court” are to be completed by the moving party, unless otherwise
directed by the court.
NOTICE:
THE FOLLOWING PAGES ARE TO BE
COMPLETED BY THE PETITIONER (MOVING
PARTY) UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY
THE COURT. SEE PROBATE COURT RULE 5.6
(A).
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PROBATE COURT OF COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ) ESTATE NO. _____________________
)
, ) PETITION FOR THE RECEIPT AND
WARD ) ACCEPTANCE OF A FOREIGN
) GUARDIANSHIP/CONSERVATORSHIP
NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING THE ACCEPTANCE OF TRANSFER OF
GUARDIANSHIP AND/OR CONSERVATORSHIP FROM FOREIGN JURISDICTION TO THIS
COUNTY AND REQUEST TO THE FOREIGN COURT
Date of Mailing of Notice: _______________________________
TO THE MINOR/WARD : This is to notify you of a proceeding initiated in this court by
seeking to transfer
to this County from the Court located in County, State of
_____________________________________the guardianship/conservatorship created by Order dated
__________________and to inform you of your right to independent counsel. If you wish to retain your
own attorney, you must notify this court within two days; otherwise, an attorney will be appointed for you
by the court. (If you wish a hearing scheduled in this matter, you must make a written request for hearing
on or before the 30 th
day following the date you receive this notice) (A hearing on the matter will be
scheduled by separate Order). YOU AND YOUR ATTORNEY HAVE THE RIGHT TO ATTEND ANY
HEARING HELD ON THIS MATTER.
TO THE FOREIGN COURT : The undersigned hereby requests that you certify 1) whether you have
any record that the guardian/conservator as shown above has engaged in malfeasance, misfeasance, or
nonfeasance during his/her appointment; 2) whether periodic reports have been filed in a satisfactory
manner; and 3) whether all bonds or other security requirements imposed under the
guardianship/conservatorship have been performed. For your convenience, you may use the enclosed
form if you wish.
Further, please forward to this Court a copy of all documents in your file, including but not
limited to the initial petition for guardianship/conservatorship and other filings relevant to the
appointment of a guardian / conservator; reports and recommendations of guardians ad litem, court
visitors, or other individuals appointed by the foreign court to evaluate the appropriateness of the
guardianship/conservatorship; if concerning an adult, reports of physical and mental health practitioners
describing the capacity of the ward to care for himself or herself or to manage his or her affairs; periodic
status reports on the condition of the minor/ward; and any order to transfer the
guardianship/conservatorship. (A hearing on the matter will be held (in the Probate Court of _______
_________________________________________________________County, courtroom ,
(address) , Georgia) (at the following
location: ).
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TO THE INTERESTED PERSONS AS SHOWN IN THE PETITION : You have the right to object
to the petition for receipt and acceptance of guardianship/conservatorship by this Court. (If you wish a
hearing scheduled in this matter, you must make a written request for hearing on or before the 30 th
day
following the date that this notice was mailed to you.)(A hearing on the matter will be held (in the Probate
Court of County, courtroom , (address)
__________________________________________________________, Georgia) (at the following
location: .)
Witness my hand and seal this day of , 20 .
____________________________________
PROBATE CLERK/DEPUTY CLERK
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CERTIFICATE OF MAILING OF ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING
ESTATE NO. ________________
This is to certify that I have this day served a copy of the Petition and this Order on the foreign
Court, the minor/ward’s attorney, and the interested persons identified in paragraphs 5, 6, 7, and 8 of the
petition; and a copy of this Order on the petitioner(s) and his/her/their attorney by placing copies of
same in an envelope addressed to each and depositing same in the U.S. Mail, first-class, with adequate
postage thereon.
This day of , 20 .
____________________________________
PROBATE CLERK/DEPUTY CLERK
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PROBATE COURT OF COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ) ESTATE NO. ____________________
)
, ) PETITION FOR THE RECEIPT AND
WARD ) ACCEPTANCE OF A FOREIGN
) GUARDIANSHIP/CONSERVATORSHIP
ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING
The above Petition being filed with, and reviewed by, the Court, it is
ORDERED that a hearing shall be set for o’clock .M. on ___________________
____________, 20 , which is not less than 10 days from the date that this notice is mailed, to hear
evidence on the proposed transfer of the guardianship/conservatorship to this Court, to be held (in the
Probate Court of County, courtroom ,
(address) , Georgia)
(at the following location: ).
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that attorney
is hereby appointed to represent the minor/ward at such hearing; said appointment will be rescinded if
counsel retained by the ward files an entry of appearance.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of the Petition and this Order shall be personally served
on the minor/ward as soon as practicable after the signing of this order.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of the Petition and this Order shall be sent to the foreign
Court, to the minor/ward’s attorney, and to the interested persons identified in paragraphs 5, 6, 7, and 8
of the petition by first class mail as soon as practicable after the signing of this order.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be sent to the petitioner(s) and
his/her/their attorney by first-class mail, as soon as practicable after the signing of this order.
SO ORDERED this day of , 20 .
______________________________________
Probate Judge
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CERTIFICATION BY FOREIGN COURT TO BE FILED IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
COUNTY, STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ) ESTATE NO. ______________________
)
) PETITION FOR THE RECEIPT AND
, ) ACCEPTANCE OF A FOREIGN
WARD ) GUARDIANSHIP/CONSERVATORSHIP
)
) FOREIGN COURT’S FILE NUMBER:
) ______________________________________
COMES NOW ,
(JUDGE) (DEPUTY CLERK) (CLERK) (other: )
OF THE Court,
__________________________________________________________________________________,
and pursuant to the request made by the Probate Court of County, Georgia,
hereby certifies that (initial one):
a. There is no record that the guardian/conservator as shown above has engaged in
malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance during his/her appointment; 2) periodic
reports have been filed in a satisfactory manner; and 3) all bonds or other security
requirements imposed under the guardianship/conservatorship have been performed.
b. There has been some record of malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance regarding the
above estate and fiduciary, being ___________________________________________
__________________________________________as indicated in the attached records.
c. This Court declines to transfer the above matter to the above Georgia Probate Court.
Further, attached are copies of all documents relevant to the guardianship/conservatorship of the above
ward.
______________________________________
JUDGE/COURT PERSONNEL
______________________________________
Title
______________________________________
Typed/printed name of Judge or Court Personnel:
Address: ________________________________
________________________________________
Telephone number: _______________________
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RETURN OF SHERIFF
I have this day served personally with a copy of
the within petition, order and notice.
This day of , 20 .
______________________________________
Deputy Sheriff County, Georgia
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WAIVER BY MINOR/WARD’S ATTORNEY
GEORGIA, COUNTY ESTATE NO. _______________
TO THE PROBATE COURT OF SAID STATE AND COUNTY
IN RE: PETITION FOR THE RECEIPT AND ACCEPTANCE OF A FOREIGN
GUARDIANSHIP/CONSERVATORSHIP
The undersigned, as the attorney representing the above-named minor/ward in these proceedings,
waives the appearance of my client at said hearing.
This day of , 20 .
______________________________________
Attorney
Typed/printed name of Attorney: ______________________________________
Address: ______________________________________
______________________________________
Telephone: State Bar # __________
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PROBATE COURT OF COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ) ESTATE NO. _________________
)
, ) PETITION FOR THE RECEIPT AND
WARD ) ACCEPTANCE OF A FOREIGN
) GUARDIANSHIP/CONSERVATORSHIP
FINAL ORDER
A Petition for the Receipt and Acceptance of a Foreign Guardianship/Conservatorship being filed
___________________ , 20 , and (initial one):
_________a. a hearing being held , 20 ,
b. no hearing being requested, and based on the documentation submitted to the
Court, it appearing that no hearing is necessary,
and it appearing that the fiduciary appointed in the foreign court has complied with the laws of
the foreign state; and it appearing that the minor/ward has been relocated to this jurisdiction; and it
appearing that it is in the best interest for the guardianship and/or conservatorship of the above
minor/ward to be transferred to this jurisdiction, it is
ORDERED that the Petition for the Receipt and Acceptance of a Foreign
Guardianship/Conservatorship is hereby GRANTED.
(initial all applicable):
a. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if the fiduciary(ies) was/were appointed as guardian(s)
of person, letters of guardianship shall issue to such guardian(s) upon taking the required
oath. The appointed guardian(s) shall have no authority to act on behalf of the ward
until Letters of Guardianship have issued.
b. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if the fiduciary(ies) was/were appointed as guardian(s)
of the property or conservator(s), letters of conservatorship shall issue to such
conservator(s) upon taking the required oath and upon posting bond in the amount of
$_________ . The appointed conservator(s) shall have no authority to act on behalf
of the ward until Letters of Conservatorship have issued.
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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, if only a guardian is appointed for the minor/ward, or if
different individuals are appointed guardian and conservator, the following reasonable sums of property
shall be provided to the guardian to provide adequately for the minor/ward’s support, care, education,
health, and welfare, until further Order of the Court: $ per .
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the guardian shall file, in addition to the personal status report,
the following supplemental reports: _______________________________________________________
(monthly)(annually).
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be served by first class mail on the
foreign court, the minor/ward, the minor/ward’s attorney; the guardian(s) and/or conservator(s); the
petitioner(s); his/her/their attorney(s); and the individuals listed in paragraphs 5, 6, 7, and 8 of the
Petition.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, within 30 days of the date hereof, the clerk/deputy clerk shall
file the certificate of creation of conservatorship in accordance with O.C.G.A. §29-5-13(d) with the Clerk
of Superior Court of each county in this state in which the minor/ward owns real property.
SO ORDERED this day of , 20 .
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Probate Judge/Hearing Officer exercising the
jurisdiction of the Probate Court pursuant
to O.C.G.A. §29-4-12(d)(7) and/or § 29-5-12(d)(7)
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CERTIFICATE OF MAILING OF FINAL ORDER
ESTATE NO.______________
I have this date mailed (or handed) a copy of the above Order to the foreign court, the
minor/ward, his/her attorney, (his/her guardian ad litem), (his/her representatives,) the guardian(s), the
conservator(s), the interested persons shown in paragraphs 5, 6, 7, and 8 of the petition, the petitioner(s),
and (petitioner’s attorney).
______________________________________
DATE PROBATE CLERK/DEPUTY CLERK
CERTIFICATE OF FILING CERTIFICATE OF CREATION OF CONSERVATORSHIP
ESTATE NO. _____________
I have this date hand-delivered and/or mailed for filing a Certificate of Creation of
Conservatorship to the Clerk of the Superior Court of each of the following counties, together with
payment of any recording costs: ________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________
PROBATE CLERK/DEPUTY CLERK
_____________________________________
ADDRESS
______________________________________
_______________________________________
TELEPHONE
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Probate Court Return Mailing Address:
______________________________________
______________________________________
CERTIFICATE OF CREATION OF CONSERVATORSHIP
(Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §29-5-13(d))
GEORGIA, County
PROBATE ESTATE NO. ______________________
DATE ORDER ISSUED: ______________________
GRANTOR: (NAME OF MINOR/WARD) ______________________________________
(If Minor, Date of Birth of Minor: )
GRANTEE: (NAME OF CONSERVATOR(S) OF ABOVE WARD)
______________________________________
______________________________________
A Conservatorship has been created for the above-named ward.
a. The Conservatorship is permanent.
b. The expiration date set by court order, is , 20 .
Original Certificate delivered or mailed to Clerk of Superior Court of ___________________
_____________________________County on , 20 .
I do hereby certify that the above information is based on the
order of the Probate Court issued on the date set out above and
that the above information is true and correct.
By: ______________________________________
PROBATE CLERK/DEPUTY CLERK
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GEORGIA PROBATE COURT
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STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF _ ESTATE NO. ____________
LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP OF ADULT WARD
From the Judge of the Probate Court of said County. Date of Birth: ___________
TO: , Guardian(s)
RE: , Adult Ward
The above-named adult ward has been found by this Court to be in need of a guardian, and this
Court has entered an order designating you as such guardian(s). You have assented to this appointment
by taking your oath. In general, your duties as guardian are to protect and maintain the person of the
ward.
Special Instructions:
1. It is your duty to see that the ward is adequately fed, clothed, sheltered and cared for, and
that the ward receives all necessary medical attention.
2. You must keep the Court informed of any change in your name or address and promptly
notify the Court of any conflict of interest arising between you and your ward.
3. Within 60 days after appointment and within 60 days after each anniversary date of
appointment, you must file with the probate court a personal status report concerning
your ward which shall include:
(a) A description of the ward's general condition, changes since the last report, and
needs;
(b) Your recommendations for any alteration in the guardianship order;
(c) All addresses of the ward during the reporting period and the living arrangements
of the ward for all addresses;
(d) A description of the amount of any funds received and expended by the guardian
for the support of the ward.
4. Please consult your attorney if you have any questions.
5. Your authority to act pursuant to these Letters is subject to applicable statutes and to any
special orders entered in this case.
Given under my hand and official seal, the day of , 20 .
______________________________________
Probate Judge
NOTE: The following must be signed if the judge does not
sign the original of this document:
Issued by:
(Seal)
PROBATE CLERK/DEPUTY CLERK
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STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF ESTATE NO. ______________
LETTERS OF CONSERVATORSHIP OF ADULT WARD
From the Judge of the Probate Court of said County. Date of Birth:_______________
TO: , Conservator(s)
RE: , Adult Ward
The above-named adult ward has been found by this Court to be in need of a conservator, and this
Court has entered an order designating you as such conservator(s). You have assented to this
appointment by taking your oath and posting a bond. In general, your duties as conservator are to protect
and maintain the property of the ward.
Special Instructions:
1. You must keep your ward's funds separate from your own. You should put your ward's
funds in a separate checking or savings account, as appropriate, and make all payments by check.
2. You may not sell, mortgage, give away, or otherwise dispose of any of your ward's
property without a court order.
3. You may not spend any of your ward’s funds for any purpose except as set forth in the
court approved budget without a court order.
4. You must file within two months of your appointment an inventory showing the ward’s
property and a plan for managing, expending, and distributing the property. Further, you must file, within
60 days of each anniversary date of these Letters an annual return, showing all receipts and
disbursements, accompanied by an affidavit certifying that the original vouchers (checks) have been
compared with the items listed on the return, and that the return is correct, together with an updated
inventory and plan for managing the property. A copy of said return shall be sent by first class mail to the
surety, the ward, and the guardian, if any.
5. The regular commissions allowed a conservator are 2.5% on all sums of money received,
and 2.5% on all sums paid out, as shown by the annual or final return. There are special rules concerning
commissions for property delivered in kind, interest earned, extraordinary services, and market value of
property held as of the last day of your reporting period.
6. You must keep the Court informed of any change in your name or address and promptly
notify the Court of any conflict of interest arising between you and your ward.
7. You should inform the Court of any change of location of your ward.
8. Please consult your attorney if you have any questions.
9. Your authority to act pursuant to these Letters is subject to applicable statutes and to any
special orders entered in this case.
Given under my hand and official seal, the day of , 20 .
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Probate Judge
NOTE: The following must be signed if the judge does not
sign the original of this document:
Issued by:
(Seal)
PROBATE CLERK/DEPUTY CLERK
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GEORGIA PROBATE COURT
STANDARD FORM
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF ESTATE NO. _____________
LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP OF ADULT WARD
From the Judge of the Probate Court of said County. Date of Birth:
TO: , Guardian(s) and Conservator(s)
RE: , Adult Ward
The above-named adult ward has been found by this Court to be in need of a guardian and
conservator, and this Court has entered an order designating you as such guardian(s) and conservator(s).
You have assented to this appointment by taking your oath and posting a bond. In general, your powers
and duties are to protect and maintain the person and property of the ward.
Special Instructions:
1. It is your duty to see that your ward is adequately fed, clothed, sheltered and cared for,
and that your ward receives all necessary medical attention.
2. You must keep your ward's funds separate from your own. You should put your ward's
funds in a separate checking or savings account, as appropriate, and make all payments by check.
3. You may not sell, mortgage, give away, or otherwise dispose of any of your ward's
property without a court order.
4. You may not spend any of your ward’s funds for any purpose, except as set forth in the
court approved budget, without a court order.
5. You must file within two months of your appointment an inventory showing the ward’s
property and a plan for managing, expending, and distributing the property. Further, you must file, within
60 days of each anniversary date of these Letters an annual return, showing all receipts and
disbursements, accompanied by an affidavit certifying that the original vouchers (checks) have been
compared with the items listed on the return, and that the return is correct, together with an updated
inventory and plan for managing the property. A copy of said return shall be sent by first class mail to the
surety, the ward, and the guardian, if any.
6. The regular commissions allowed a conservator are 2.5% on all sums of money received,
and 2.5% on all sums paid out, as shown by the annual or final return. There are special rules concerning
commissions for property delivered in kind, interest earned, extraordinary services, and market value of
property held as of the last day of your reporting period.
7. You must keep the Court informed of any change in your name or address and promptly
notify the Court of any conflict of interest arising between you and your ward.
8 Within 60 days after appointment and within 60 days after each anniversary date of
appointment, you must file with the probate court a personal status report concerning your ward which
shall include:
(a) A description of your ward's general condition, changes since the last report, and needs;
(b) Your recommendations for any alteration in the guardianship/conservatorship order;
(c) All addresses of the ward during the reporting period and the living arrangements of the
ward for all addresses.
9. Your authority to act pursuant to these Letters is subject to applicable statutes and to any
special orders entered in this case.
Given under my hand and official seal, the day of , 20 .
NOTE: The following must be signed if the ______________________________________
judge does not sign the original of this document Probate Judge
Issued by:
(Seal)
PROBATE CLERK/DEPUTY CLERK
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF ESTATE NO. _____________
LETTERS OF CONSERVATORSHIP OF MINOR
From the Judge of the Probate Court of said County.
TO: , Conservator(s)
RE: , Minor
The above-named minor has been found by this Court to be in need of a conservator, and this Court has
entered an order designating you as such conservator(s). You have assented to this appointment by taking
your oath and posting bond. In general, your duties as conservator(s) are to protect and maintain the
property of the above-named minor. Your authority to act pursuant to these Letters is subject to
applicable statutes and to any special orders entered in this case.
Please consult your attorney if you have any questions.
Given under my hand and official seal, this day of , 20 .
_____________________________
Probate Judge
Note: The following must be signed if the judge
does not sign the original of this document:
Issued by:
(Seal)
PROBATE CLERK/DEPUTY CLERK
GEORGIA PROBATE COURT
STANDARD FORM
Effective 8/10 GPCSF 60 Court
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF ESTATE NO. _____________
LETTERS OF PERMANENT GUARDIANSHIP OF MINOR
From the Judge of the Probate Court of said County.
TO: , Guardian(s)
RE: , Minor
The above-named minor has been found by this Court to be in need of a guardian, and this Court
has entered an order designating you as such guardian(s). You have assented to this appointment by
taking your oath. In general, your duties as guardian are to protect and maintain the person of the minor
and your power over the minor shall be the same as that of a parent over a child, the guardian(s) standing
in place of the parent(s). A guardian shall at all times act as a fiduciary in the minor’s best interest and
exercise reasonable care, diligence, and prudence.
Special Instructions:
1. It is your duty to see that the minor is adequately fed, clothed, sheltered, educated, and
cared for, and that the minor receives all necessary medical attention.
2. You must keep the Court informed of any change in your name or address.
3. You should inform the Court of any change of location of your minor.
4. You shall, within 60 days of appointment and within 60 days after each anniversary date
of appointment, file with this Court and provide to the conservator of the minor, if any, a
personal status report concerning the minor.
5. You shall promptly notify the court of any conflict of interest which may arise between
you as guardian and the minor pursuant to O.C.G.A. §29-2-23.
6. The guardianship automatically terminates when the minor dies, reaches age 18, is
adopted, or is emancipated.
7. You shall act in coordination and cooperation with the minor’s conservator, if appointed,
or if not, with others who have custody of the minor’s property.
8. Please consult your attorney if you have any questions. Your authority to act pursuant to
these Letters is subject to applicable statutes and to any special orders entered in this
case.
Given under my hand and official seal, this day of , 20 .
______________________________________
Probate Judge
NOTE: The following must be signed if the judge
does not sign the original of this document:
Issued by:
(Seal)
PROBATE CLERK/DEPUTY CLERK
