Georgia Code, Title 29, Chapter 4, Article 1 - General Provisions

• § 29-4-1 - Prerequisite Findings Prior to Appointment of Guardian for Adult; Extent of Guardianship
  (a) The court may appoint a guardian for an adult only if the court finds the adult lacks sufficient capacity to make or communicate...
• § 29-4-2 - Qualifications of Guardians Selected for Adults
  (a) Only an individual may serve as guardian of an adult, except in the event a public guardian or the Department of Human Services...
• § 29-4-3 - Order of Preference in Selection of Guardians; Written Request Nominating Guardian; Requirements of Writing
  (a) The court shall appoint as guardian that individual who will best serve the interest of the adult, considering the order of preferences set...

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