Guardianship and Conservator of a MInor

Temporary Guardianship of a Minor

A temporary guardianship requires notice to one or both parents to relinquish their parental rights during the life of a guardianship. The minor child must live with the guardian. The granting of temporary guardianship of a minor does not permanently terminate the parental rights of the parents.

The petition of Temporary Guardianship of a Minor must be completed in full and legible (if you cannot complete the petition, you will need to contact an attorney for assistance).

$ 132 - Initial Filing Fee

A certified copy of the minor's birth certificate.
All signatures must be notarized PRIOR to filing.
At least one parent must sign the petition.
Consent for Background check for every person living in the home over the age of 18yrs of age.

Conservatorship of a Minor

An appointment of a Conservator of a Minor is required when the minor is receiving funds over $15,000 from an inheritance, a settlement or any other source. You will need to file a Petition for Conservatorship of a Minor.

$308 - Initial Filing Fee
You will have to post bond in the same amount as the funds the minor is to receive.
You will file an Inventory and Assets Management Plan within 60 days of the appointment stating all assets in the minor's estate.
Each year on the anniversary date of you appointment as conservator, you will be required to file an Annual Return of all assets in the estate as well as an updated Inventory and Assets Management Plan.
Upon the minor reaching the age of eighteen, all assets will be turned over to the minor. The Conservator will then file a Petition Final Settlement of Accounts and Discharge from Office and Liability that will include an affidavit signed by the former minor as to the amount of funds received.

Butts County Probate Court

Welcome to Butts County Probate Court of Georgia

Guardianship and Conservator of a MInor

Temporary Guardianship of a Minor

Conservatorship of a Minor

Butts County Probate Court

Welcome to Butts County Probate Court of Georgia

Guardianship and Conservator of a MInor

Temporary Guardianship of a Minor

Conservatorship of a Minor

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