Georgia law

Elder Laws in Georgia.

Georgia elder-law issues often involve guardianships, powers of attorney, advance directives, long-term-care planning, vulnerable-adult protection, and benefits coordination. Georgia guardianships and conservatorships run through the county Probate Courts under Title 29, and Georgia has a Disabled Adults and Elder Persons Protection Act with reporting and protective mechanisms.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Key Georgia Statutes

Georgia Guardianship and Conservatorship CodeO.C.G.A. tit. 29

Title 29 governs appointment of guardians and conservators for incapacitated adults and minors, with Probate Court jurisdiction.

Disabled Adults and Elder Persons Protection ActO.C.G.A. §§ 30-5-1 et seq.

Georgia law provides reporting and protective-services mechanisms for disabled adults and elder persons subjected to abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

State law

Official Sources

Georgia General Assembly — Code Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia

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