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O.C.G.A. § 29-11-15: Guardian and Ward — O.C.G.A. § 29-11-15
What this law says, in plain English
A state court may decline to handle guardian or conservator appointments if another state's court is more appropriate. The court may dismiss or stay the case and consider factors like the respondent's location, preferences, and protection needs.
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