Guardianship for Veterans and Their Children in Georgia

Guardianship for Veterans and Their Children

Georgia probate courts

Court-appointed guardian to manage VA benefits

The Georgia Uniform Guardianship Act allows a court to appoint a guardian for a veteran who has been found incompetent, and for that veteran’s children, when VA benefits are involved.

Check eligibility

How to apply

Petition the probate court in the county where the veteran lives. A Georgia Department of Veterans Service Field Service Office can help you understand the process.

What you'll need

The determination of incompetency, documentation of the VA benefits involved, and the veteran’s service records.

Eligibility

The veteran has been found incompetent, or the matter concerns the children of such a veteran
VA benefits are involved

Source

Official source

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