HB 1130 - Guardianships and estates; amend certain provisions

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Current Status

02/21/06 - House Committee Favorably Reported

First Reader Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 10, 29, and 53 of the O.C.G.A., relating respectively to commerce, guardian and ward, and wills, trusts, and administration of estates, so as to correct cross-references from the enactment of Ga. L. 2004, p. 161; to allow temporary petitions for guardianships to be filed in the county where the minor is located under certain circumstances; to provide for distribution of the estate of an intestate minor or adult ward by the conservator; to provide for payment of expenses of certain hearings under certain circumstances; to change the amount of the funds for which a probate judge can be legal custodian; to change provisions relating to satisfaction of requirements of authentication or exemplification; to allow probate court judges to hold certain funds for a missing heir or beneficiary under a decedent's will; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Status History

Bill History
Date Action
01/26/2006 House First Readers
01/31/2006 House Second Readers
02/21/2006 House Committee Favorably Reported