Petition For Temporary Letters Of Guardianship Of Minor

There are all sorts of forms executors, beneficiaries, and probate court clerks have to fill out and correspond with during probate and estate settlement, including affidavits, letters, petitions, summons, orders, and notices.

Petition For Temporary Letters Of Guardianship Of Minor is a commonly used form within Georgia. Here’s an overview of what the form is and means, including a breakdown of the situations when (or why) you may need to use it:

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• This form pertains to the State of Georgia

Government forms are not typically updated often, though when they are, it often happens rather quietly. While Atticus works hard to keep this information about Georgia’s Form GPCSF 28 - Petition For Temporary Letters Of Guardianship Of Minor up to date, certain details can change from time-to-time with little or no communication.

Step 1 - Download the correct Georgia form based on the name and ID if applicable

Double check that you have both the correct form name and the correct form ID. Some Georgia probate forms can look remarkably similar, so it’s best to double, even triple-check that you’re using the right one! Keep in mind that not all States have a standardized Form ID system for their probate forms.

Step 2 - Complete the Document

Fill out all relevant fields in Form GPCSF 28, take a break, and then review. Probate and estate settlement processes in GA are long enough to begin with, and making a silly error can push your timeline even farther back. No thank you!

Note: If you don’t currently know all of the answers and are accessing Form GPCSF 28 online, be sure to avoid closing the browser tab and potentially losing all your progress (or use a platform like Atticus to help avoid making mistakes).

Step 3 - Have Form GPCSF 28 witnessed or notarized (if required)

Some States and situations require particular forms to be notarized. If you have been instructed to get the document notarized or see it in writing on the document, then make sure to hire a local notary. There are max notary fees in the United States that are defined and set by local law. Take a look at our full guide to notary fees to make sure you aren’t overpaying or getting ripped off.

Step 4 - Submit Petition For Temporary Letters Of Guardianship Of Minor to the relevant office

This is most often the local probate court where the decedent (person who passed away) is domiciled (permanently resides) or the institution involved with this particular form (e.g. a bank). Some offices allow you to submit forms online, other’s don’t, and we while we generally recommend going in-person to expedite the process, sometimes that simply isn’t an option.

It’s also a generally good idea to establish a positive working relationship with any probate clerk (unfortunately there’s enough people & process out there making things more difficult and unnecessarily confusing for them), so a best practice is to simply ask the probate clerk proactively exactly how and where they’d prefer you to submit all forms.

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Different probate forms or processes can require different deadlines or response times for completing the appropriate form.

While some steps in the process are bound to specific deadlines (like petitioning for probate, having to submit an inventory of assets, or filing applicable notices to creditors and beneficiaries), many probate forms or processes are not tied to a specific deadline since the scope of work can vary based on situational factors or requirements involved.

Either way, there are a bunch of practical reasons why personal representatives should work to complete each step as thoroughly and quickly as possible when completing probate in Georgia.

5 reasons you should submit GPCSF 28 as quickly as possible:

1. The sooner you begin, the faster Georgia can allow heirs and beneficiaries to get their share of assets subject to probate. Acting promptly can also decrease the costs & overall mental fatigue through an otherwise burdensome process.
   
   Helpful Context: What’s the Difference Between Probate and Non-Probate Assets?

2. In general, creditors of an estate usually have around 3-6 months from the time you file notice to creditors to file any claims for debt against the deceased’s assets. If they don’t, then that debt is forfeited (and more importantly, the executor won’t be held personally responsible). So doing this sooner means you have a better idea of who is owed what and ensures you won’t get a surprise collector months later.

3. Not filing a will within 30 days (on average) could mean that the probate process proceeds according to intestate laws (laws that govern what happens to someone's stuff without a will) or is subject to unnecessary supervision by the probate court. And if you aren't directly related to the deceased (a.k.a. next of kin), this could also mean you lose your inheritance.

4. It’s important to file any necessary state tax returns on behalf of the deceased or estate by the following tax season in Georgia. If you don’t, you could owe penalties and interest. This also includes any necessary federal tax returns such as Forms 1040, 1041, or even a Form 706 estate tax return.

5. If a house in the State of Georgia is left empty (or abandoned) for a while, insurance can get dicey. For example, if the house burns down and no one has been there for a year, an insurance company may get out of paying your claim.

If you’re not using Atticus to get specific forms, deadlines, and timelines for Georgia probate, then try and stay as organized as possible, pay close attention to the dates mentioned in any correspondence you have with the State’s government officials, call the local Georgia probate clerk or court for exact answers regarding Form GPCSF 28, and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

Petition For Temporary Letters Of Guardianship Of Minor is one of the many probate court forms available for download through Atticus.

It may also be available through some Georgia probate court sites, such as . In order to access the latest version, be updated with any revisions, and get full instructions on how to complete each form, check out the Atticus Probate & Estate Settlement software or consider hiring a qualified legal expert locally within Georgia.

While Atticus automatically provides the latest forms, be sure to choose the correct version of Form GPCSF 28 - Petition For Temporary Letters Of Guardianship Of Minor f using any other site or resource in order to avoid having to re-complete the form process and/or make another trip to the Georgia probate court office.

Petition For Temporary Letters Of Guardianship Of Minor is a .pdf, so opening it should be as simple as clicking “View Form” from within the Atticus app or by clicking the appropriate link found on any Georgia-provided government platform. Once you’ve opened the form, you should be able to directly edit the form before saving or printing.

Here’s the text, verbatim, that is found on Georgia Form GPCSF 28 - Petition For Temporary Letters Of Guardianship Of Minor. You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

GPCSF 28 [i] Eff. July 2017 PETITION FOR TEMPORARY LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP OF MINOR INSTRUCTIONS I. Specific Instructions 1. This form is to be used for filing a Petition for Temporary Letters of Guardianship of a Minor pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 29-2-5. 2. Notice of the Petition must be given to the “parents” of the Minor. If an objection to the establishment of the temporary guardianship is filed by a parent who is also a “natural guardian,” the Court will dismiss the Petition without a hearing. If a parent who is not a natural guardian objects, a hearing on the matter will be scheduled. A “parent” is defined as the biological or adoptive father or mother whose parental rights have not been surrendered or terminated. However, in the case of a child born out of wedlock, the Father shall be considered a “parent” only if he has legitimated the Minor. A father of a child born out of wedlock has legitimated the Minor if he married the Mother after the child’s birth or obtained an order of legitimation from a court of competent jurisdiction. A “natural guardian” is defined as each parent, unless the parents are divorced. If one parent has sole legal custody, that parent is the sole “natural guardian.” If both parents have joint legal custody, then both parents are the “natural guardians.” 3. Although a mother or father may not be a “legal parent,” the Court may require service on such person. 4. A temporary guardianship will be deemed to be a permanent guardianship for the purposes of obtaining medical insurance coverage for the Minor if the guardian assumes in writing the obligation to support the Minor while the guardianship is in effect to the extent that no other sources of support are available. 5. Unless otherwise permitted by the Probate Court in which the Petition is filed, a separate Petition must be filed for each minor. Contact the Probate Court in which the Petition will be filed for its policy. If the filing of one Petition for more than one minor is permitted by the Probate Court, modify the Petition accordingly. 6. According to Uniform Probate Court Rule 5.6 (A), unless the Court specifically assumes the responsibility, it is the responsibility of the moving party to prepare the proper citation and deliver it properly so it can be served according to law. All pages after the Notice regarding Uniform Probate Court Rule 5.6 (A) are to be completed by the moving party, unless otherwise directed by the Court. GPCSF 28 [ii] Eff. July 2017 7. O.C.G.A. § 53-11-2 provides that a party to a probate proceeding who is not sui juris must be represented by a guardian provided that the Court may appoint a guardian ad litem or determine that the natural guardian, guardian, conservator or testamentary guardian has no conflict and may serve. Should a guardian ad litem be necessary because a party is not sui juris, use Supplement 1. 8. Use Supplement 2 if the Court determines it is necessary to appoint a special process server. 9. Use Supplement 3 when an additional certificate of service is necessary. 10. Exhibits should be labeled at the bottom of each exhibit as Exhibit “A,” Exhibit “B,” etc. in consecutive order. The corresponding letter of each said exhibit should be inserted into the appropriate place in the form. 11. An oath must be administered by a Probate Judge or Clerk (the oath cannot be administered by a notary public). Use Georgia Probate Court Supplement 4 for the oath. The oath is not included in this form. Georgia Probate Court Standard Form 53, Commission to Administer Oath, can be used if the oath is to be administered by a court outside the State of Georgia. II. General Instructions General instructions applicable to all Georgia Probate Court Standard Forms are available in each Probate Court or at www.gaprobate.gov, labeled GPCSF 1. GPCSF 28 [1] Eff. July 2017 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF _______________________ COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF ) ) ___________________________________, ) ESTATE NO. ____________ MINOR ) PETITION FOR TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIP OF A MINOR The Petition of ___________________________________________________________, [Full name(s) of Petitioner(s)] First Middle Last who is/are domiciled in ____________________________ County and reside(s) at the following address(es): ___________________________________________________________________, Street City County State Zip Code who has/have actual physical custody of the Minor named above and whose mailing address(es) is/are: ________________________________________________________________________, Street City County State Zip Code show(s): 1. _______________________________________________________________________, [Full name of Minor] First Middle Last age _________, whose date of birth is _________________________________, is found at: _____________________________________________________________________________, Street City County State Zip Code 2. A copy of the Minor’s birth certificate is attached as Exhibit “______.” 3. Said Minor is in need of a temporary guardian. The Petitioner(s) has/have the following relationship(s) with the Minor: ____________________________________________________. GPCSF 28 [2] Eff. July 2017 4. The Minor’s Mother is: ____________________________________________________________________________, [Full name of Mother] First Middle Last ______________________________________________________________________________ Street City County State Zip Code a. Is the Mother deceased? [Select One] □ Yes □ No If yes, attach death certificate as Exhibit “______” and skip b-g b. Has the Mother signed a consent for the [Select One] □ Yes □ No creation of this temporary guardianship? c. Is the Mother’s address known and listed above? [Select One] □ Yes □ No d. Have the Mother’s rights been terminated via Court [Select One] □ Yes □ No Order? If yes, attach the Order as Exhibit “______.” e. Has the Mother lost custody via Court Order? [Select One] □ Yes □ No If yes, attach the Order as Exhibit “______.” f. Does the Mother have joint legal custody [Select One] □ Yes □ No via Court Order? If yes, attach the Order as Exhibit “______.” g. Does the Mother have sole legal custody [Select One] □ Yes □ No via Court Order? If yes, attach the Order as Exhibit “______.” h. Was the Mother married to the Father of the child during [Select One] □ Yes □ No or after the conception of the Child? i. Was the Mother married to another during the [Select One] □ Yes □ No conception, gestation or birth of the Child? If yes, list that man’s name below: GPCSF 28 [3] Eff. July 2017 __________________________________________________________________________, [Full name of Mother’s Husband] First Middle Last ______________________________________________________________________________ Street City County State Zip Code 5. The Minor’s Father is: ____________________________________________________________________________, [Full name of Father] First Middle Last ______________________________________________________________________________ Street City County State Zip Code a. Is the Father deceased? [Select One] □ Yes □ No If yes, attach death certificate as Exhibit “______” and skip b-g. b. Has the Father signed a consent for the [Select One] □ Yes □ No creation of this temporary guardianship? c. Is the Father’s address known and listed above? [Select One] □ Yes □ No d. Have the Father’s rights been terminated via Court [Select One] □ Yes □ No Order? If yes, attach the Order as Exhibit “______.” e. Has the Father lost custody via Court Order? [Select One] □ Yes □ No If yes, attach the Order as Exhibit “______.” f. Does the Father have joint legal custody [Select One] □ Yes □ No via Court Order? If yes, attach the Order as Exhibit “______.” g. Does the Father have sole legal custody [Select One] □ Yes □ No via Court Order? If yes, attach the Order as Exhibit “______.” 6. Is the Minor fourteen years of age or older? [Select One] □ Yes □ No If you answer “Yes,” and the Minor made a selection, attach the Minor’s Selection for the Petitioner(s) to act as temporary guardian(s) as Exhibit “______.” GPCSF 28 [4] Eff. July 2017 7. The temporary guardianship is needed because: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 8. Additional Data: [Where full particulars are lacking, state here the reasons for any such omission. Also, state here all pertinent facts that may govern the method of giving notice to any party and that may determine whether or not a guardian ad litem should be appointed for any party.] ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ WHEREFORE, Petitioner(s) pray(s) that: 1. Service be perfected as provided by law; and 2. Petitioner(s) be appointed temporary guardian(s) of the Minor named above. _____________________________________ ____________________________________ Signature of First Petitioner Signature of Second Petitioner, if any _____________________________________ ____________________________________ Printed Name Printed Name _____________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________________________ ____________________________________ Mailing Address Mailing Address _____________________________________ ____________________________________ Telephone Number Telephone Number Signature of Attorney ______________________________________________________ Printed Name of Attorney ______________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Telephone Number __________________ State Bar #________________________ GPCSF 28 [5] Eff. July 2017 VERIFICATION GEORGIA, ______________________ COUNTY Personally appeared before me the undersigned Petitioner(s) who, after being duly sworn, state(s) that the facts set forth in the foregoing Petition for Temporary Letters of Guardianship of Minor (and the attached Exhibit(s)) are true and correct. Sworn to and subscribed before me this ______ day of _______________, 20_____ _____________________________________ Signature of First Petitioner ___________________________________ _____________________________________ NOTARY/CLERK OF PROBATE COURT Printed Name of First Petitioner My Commission Expires ________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sworn to and subscribed before me this ______ day of _______________, 20_____ _____________________________________ Signature of Second Petitioner, if any ___________________________________ _____________________________________ NOTARY/CLERK OF PROBATE COURT Printed Name of Second Petitioner, if any My Commission Expires ________________ GPCSF 28 [6] Eff. July 2017 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF _______________________ COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF ) ) ___________________________________, ) ESTATE NO. ____________ MINOR ) SELECTION BY MINOR IF AGE 14 OR OLDER I, the undersigned Minor, being 14 years of age or older and a resident of ____________ ______________ County, select ___________________________________________________ to be appointed my guardian(s). This ______ day of __________________________, 20 ____. Sworn to and subscribed before me this ______ day of _______________, 20_____ _____________________________________ Signature of Minor if age 14 or over ___________________________________ _____________________________________ NOTARY/CLERK OF PROBATE COURT Printed Name My Commission Expires ________________ Exhibit “______” GPCSF 28 [7] Eff. July 2017 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF _______________________ COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF ) ) ___________________________________, ) ESTATE NO. ____________ MINOR ) CONSENT OF MOTHER I, _____________________________________________________________________, [Full name of Mother] First Middle Last ______________________________________________________________________________ Street City County State Zip Code Mother of the above named Minor, do hereby consent to the creation of a temporary guardianship and the appointment of [list all parties to whom you wish to grant temporary guardianship]: ____________________________________________________________________________, [Full name of first Temporary Guardian] First Middle Last ____________________________________________________________________________, [Full name of second Temporary Guardian] First Middle Last and also acknowledge service of the Petition for Appointment of a Temporary Guardian for said Minor and waive any and all further service and notice concerning said Petition. I further understand that, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 29-2-8 (b), upon a petition for termination by a natural guardian as defined in said statute [see instructions], the Court will remove the Temporary Guardian(s) and dissolve the temporary guardianship unless an objection is timely filed by the appointed Temporary Guardian(s). If an objection is timely filed to such petition for termination, the Juvenile Court or the Probate Court shall determine, after notice and hearing, whether a continuation or dissolution of the temporary guardianship is in the best interest of the Minor. I understand that nothing herein, including any optional Assumption by the Guardian(s) of the obligation to support the Minor to the extent that no other sources of support are available, affects my legal obligation to support and maintain said Minor. Sworn to and subscribed before me this ______ day of _______________, 20_____. ____________________________________ Signature of Mother ___________________________________ _____________________________________ NOTARY/CLERK OF PROBATE COURT Printed Name of Mother My Commission Expires ________________ GPCSF 28 [8] Eff. July 2017 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF _______________________ COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF ) ) ___________________________________, ) ESTATE NO. ____________ MINOR ) CONSENT OF FATHER I, _____________________________________________________________________, [Full name of Father] First Middle Last ______________________________________________________________________________ Street City County State Zip Code Father of the above named Minor, do hereby consent to the creation of a temporary guardianship and the appointment of [list all parties to whom you wish to grant temporary guardianship]: ____________________________________________________________________________, [Full name of first Temporary Guardian] First Middle Last ____________________________________________________________________________, [Full name of second Temporary Guardian] First Middle Last and also acknowledge service of the Petition for Appointment of a Temporary Guardian for said Minor and waive any and all further service and notice concerning said Petition. I further understand that, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 29-2-8 (b), upon a petition for termination by a natural guardian as defined in said statute [see instructions], the Court will remove the Temporary Guardian(s) and dissolve the temporary guardianship unless an objection is timely filed by the appointed Temporary Guardian(s). If an objection is timely filed to such petition for termination, the Juvenile Court or the Probate Court shall determine, after notice and hearing, whether a continuation or dissolution of the temporary guardianship is in the best interest of the Minor. I understand that nothing herein, including any optional Assumption by the Guardian(s) of the obligation to support the Minor to the extent that no other sources of support are available, affects my legal obligation to support and maintain said Minor. Sworn to and subscribed before me this ______ day of _______________, 20_____. ____________________________________ Signature of Father ___________________________________ _____________________________________ NOTARY/CLERK OF PROBATE COURT Printed Name of Father My Commission Expires ________________ GPCSF 28 [9] Eff. July 2017 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF _______________________ COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF ) ) ___________________________________, ) ESTATE NO. ____________ MINOR ) ASSUMPTION OF OBLIGATION TO SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) The undersigned, if appointed temporary guardian(s) of the above named Minor, assume(s) the obligation to support the Minor while the guardianship is in effect to the extent that no other sources of support are available. Sworn to and subscribed before me this ______ day of _______________, 20_____. ____________________________________ Signature of First Petitioner ___________________________________ _____________________________________ NOTARY/CLERK OF PROBATE COURT Printed Name of First Petitioner My Commission Expires ________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sworn to and subscribed before me this ______ day of _______________, 20_____. ____________________________________ Signature of Second Petitioner, if any ___________________________________ _____________________________________ NOTARY/CLERK OF PROBATE COURT Printed Name of Second Petitioner, if any My Commission Expires ________________ Exhibit “______” GPCSF 28 [10] Eff. July 2017 NOTICE THE FOLLOWING PAGES ARE TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PETITIONER (MOVING PARTY) UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COURT. SEE PROBATE COURT RULE 5.6 (A). GPCSF 28 [11] Eff. July 2017 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF _______________________ COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF ) ) ___________________________________, ) ESTATE NO. ____________ MINOR ) ORDER FOR SERVICE It appearing that the Mother of the Minor named in the Petition has not acknowledged and consented to the Petition and that: [Initial all that apply] _____ (a) she resides at a known address in the State of Georgia and she must, therefore, be served by personal service. _____ (b) she resides at a known address outside the State of Georgia and she must, therefore, be served by first class mail. _____ (c) her current address is unknown and she must, therefore, be served by publication once a week for two weeks. It appearing that the Father of the Minor named in the Petition has not acknowledged and consented to the Petition and that: [Initial all that apply] _____ (a) he resides at a known address in the State of Georgia and he must, therefore, be served by personal service. _____ (b) he resides at a known address outside the State of Georgia and he must, therefore, be served by first class mail. _____ (c) his current address is unknown and he must, therefore, be served by publication once a week for two weeks. THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that notice issue and be served as indicated above and in accordance with law. SO ORDERED this _____ day of __________________, 20____. __________________________________________ Judge of the Probate Court GPCSF 28 [12] Eff. July 2017 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF _______________________ COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF ) ) ___________________________________, ) ESTATE NO. ____________ MINOR ) NOTICE Date of mailing, if any ______________ Date of second publication, if any _______________ TO: __________________________________________________________________________ You are hereby notified that ________________________________________________ has filed a Petition seeking to be appointed temporary guardian(s) of the above-named Minor. All objections to the Petition to the appointment of a temporary guardian or the appointment of the Petitioner(s) as temporary guardian(s), must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and be filed with this Court no later than fourteen (14) days after this notice is mailed, or ten (10) days after this notice is personally served upon you, or ten (10) days after the second publication of this notice if you are served by publication. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or Georgia probate court clerk and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact Probate Court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. NOTE: If a natural guardian files a timely objection to the creation of the temporary guardianship, the Petition will be dismissed. If a natural guardian files an objection to the appointment of the Petitioner(s) as guardian(s), or if a parent who is not a natural guardian files an objection to the Petition, a hearing on the matter shall be (held in the Probate Court of _______________ County, courtroom __________, address ________________________________________, Georgia on ________________ at _______ o’clock ____.m.) (scheduled at a later date). If no objection is filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing. _________________________________________ Judge of the Probate Court By: ______________________________________ Clerk of the Probate Court __________________________________________ __________________________________________ Address __________________________________________ Telephone Number GPCSF 28 [13] Eff. July 2017 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF _______________________ COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF ) ) ___________________________________, ) ESTATE NO. ____________ MINOR ) CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I do hereby certify that I have this day mailed a copy of the above Notice, Petition, and Order for Service to each party to whom the Notice is directed who resides outside the State of Georgia at a known current address, in a properly addressed and stamped envelope, by first class mail, unless otherwise noted below. This ________ day of ____________________, 20_____. __________________________________________ Clerk of the Probate Court __________________________________________ __________________________________________ Address __________________________________________ Telephone Number GPCSF 28 [14] Eff. July 2017 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF _______________________ COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF ) ) ___________________________________, ) ESTATE NO. ____________ MINOR ) ORDER ESTABLISHING TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIP OF MINOR Upon reading and considering the foregoing Petition (and Selection) and it appearing that each parent has acknowledged and consented to the Petition or been properly served with notice of this proceeding, and no objection having been filed, IT IS ORDERED that ______________________________________, Petitioner(s), be, and hereby is/are, appointed Temporary Guardian(s) of the above Minor and that Temporary Letters of Guardianship issue to said Petitioner(s) upon taking the oath as required by law. ______ IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Temporary Guardian(s) shall file a Personal Status Report with the Court sixty (60) days from the date of this Order and on the anniversary date of this Order each year thereafter. [If this paragraph is initialed, a personal status report is required. If this paragraph is not initialed, the Court in its discretion and in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 29-2-7 (a) expressly waives the requirement to file a personal status report.] [Initial if applicable] ______ IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this guardianship shall be deemed to be a permanent guardianship for the purposes of the Guardian(s) obtaining medical insurance coverage for the Minor because the Guardian(s) has/have assumed in writing the obligation to support the Minor while the guardianship is in effect to the extent that no other sources of support are available. SO ORDERED this _____ day of __________________, 20____. __________________________________________ Judge of the Probate Court GPCSF 28 [15] Eff. July 2017 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF _______________________ COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF ) ) ___________________________________, ) ESTATE NO. ____________ MINOR ) CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I do hereby certify that I have this day mailed a copy of the above Final Order to each Petitioner at a known current address, in a properly addressed and stamped envelope, by first class mail, unless otherwise noted below. This ________ day of ____________________, 20_____. __________________________________________ Clerk of the Probate Court __________________________________________ __________________________________________ Address __________________________________________ Telephone Number GPCSF 28 [16] Eff. July 2017 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF _______________________ COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF ) ) ___________________________________, ) ESTATE NO. ____________ MINOR ) ___________________________________, ) DATE OF BIRTH ) TEMPORARY LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP OF MINOR TO: ______________________________________________________, Temporary Guardian(s) The above-named Minor has been found by this Court to be in need of a guardian and this Court has entered an Order appointing the above named individual(s) as such Guardian(s), who has/have assented to this appointment by taking the oath. In general, the duties of the Guardian(s) are to protect and maintain the person of the Minor. Special Instructions: 1. It is your duty to see that the Minor is adequately fed, clothed, sheltered, educated, and cared for and that the Minor receives all necessary medical attention; 2. You must keep the Court informed of any change in your name and/or address; 3. You should inform the Court of any change of address of the Minor; 4. If the Order appointing you requires, you must file an annual Personal Status Report concerning the Minor; and 5. Your authority to act pursuant to these Letters is subject to applicable statutes and to any special orders entered in this case. [Initial if applicable] _____ If initialed, the guardianship shall be deemed a permanent guardianship for the purposes of the Guardian(s) obtaining medical insurance coverage for the Minor. Given under my hand and official seal, the _______ day of _________________, 20___. ____________________________________ NOTE: The following must be signed if the Judge of the Probate Court Judge does not sign the original of this document: Issued by: [Seal] _________________________________ Clerk of the Probate Court