Qualifications of Conservator of Adult

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No person may be appointed or continue to serve as conservator of the estate of an adult who:

  1. Is a minor, a ward, or a protected person;
  2. Who has a conflict of interest with the adult unless the court determines that the conflict of interest is insubstantial or that the appointment clearly would be in the adult's best interest; or
  3. Is an owner, operator, or employee of a long-term care or other caregiving institution or facility at which the adult is receiving care, unless related to the adult by blood, marriage, or adoption.

(Code 1981, §29-5-2, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.)

RESEARCH REFERENCES

Am. Jur. 2d.

- 39 Am. Jur. 2d, Guardian and Ward, §§ 24 et seq., 46 et seq.

C.J.S.

- 57 C.J.S., Mental Health, § 135 et seq.


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