GEORGIA PROBATE COURT STANDARD FORM Petition of Conservator for Final Settlement of Accounts and Discharge from Office and Liability. INSTRUCTIONS I. 1. Specific Instructions This form is to be used by a conservator for a final settlement of accounts and discharge from office and liability pursuant to O.C.G.A. §29-3-71 (conservator of minor); and O.C.G.A. §29-5-81 (conservator of adult ward). According to 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. Pages after 6 which are labeled court are to be completed by the moving party, unless otherwise directed by the "Court". 2. II. General Instructions General instructions applicable to all Georgia probate court standard forms are available in each probate court. Effective 7/11 GPCSF 34 Petitioner American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com GEORGIA PROBATE COURT STANDARD FORM IN THE PROBATE COURT OF STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ) ) ,) ) ) ,) ) ESTATE NO. COUNTY MINOR/WARD PETITION OF CONSERVATOR FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNTS AND DISCHARGE FROM OFFICE AND LIABILITY CONSERVATOR(S) TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF THE PROBATE COURT: The petition of of the estate of , Conservator(s) , former (minor)(adult ward), shows: 1. Conservator(s) has/have fully discharged all duties as such, and is/are entitled to be discharged from office and liability. Conservator(s) further show(s) that all required inventories and returns have been filed with this Court. 2. Conservator(s) further show(s) (initial a or b:) a. b. The former minor is now of age. There is no longer a necessity to continue the conservatorship because (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) the minor or adult ward is deceased. the ward's powers have been restored. the conservator(s) has/have filed a Petition to Resign. other: Effective 7/11 GPCSF 34 Petitioner American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com 3. Conservator(s) pray(s) that (initial applicable) a. Since the ward is/was an adult ward, (i) the Court waive the hearing requirements pursuant to O.C.G.A. §29-3-71 or O.C.G.A. §29-5-81 and discharge the conservator/s from office and liability because the former adult ward or the personal representative of his/her estate (being someone other than the conservator) has signed an acknowledgment of receipt of property and release of liability, attached hereto. (ii) as Conservator(s) of an adult ward who is deceased, the Court cite the adult ward's personal representative for a final settlement of the conservator's accounts. The adult ward's personal representative, who is not the petitioner, is and can be found at the following address: __________________________________________________________ telephone: as Conservator(s) of a deceased adult ward and also being personal representative(s) of the ward's estate, a guardian ad litem must be appointed to represent the deceased adult ward's estate. as Conservator(s) of an adult ward who is living and has been restored to capacity, the Court cite the former adult ward for a final settlement of the conservator's accounts. The former adult ward can be found at the following address: telephone: _________________________________. as Conservator(s) of an adult ward who is living but has not been restored to capacity, the Court cite the adult ward for a final settlement of the conservator's accounts and appoint a guardian ad litem for the ward. The adult ward's successor conservator is _________________________ and can be found at the following address: __________________________________________________________ telephone: ______________. The adult ward can be found at the following address: ______________ __________________________________________________________ telephone: . The ward's guardian, if any, can be found at the following address: ____ telephone: _____________________________. (vi) As Conservator(s) of a deceased adult ward, and there being no assets remaining in the estate, a guardian ad litem must be appointed to represent the deceased adult ward's estate. (iii) (iv) (v) Effective 7/11 GPCSF 34 Petitioner American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com GEORGIA PROBATE COURT STANDARD FORM b. since the ward is/was a minor, (i) the Court waive the hearing requirements pursuant to O.C.G.A. §29-3-71 or O.C.G.A. §29-5-81 and discharge the conservator/s from office and liability because the former minor or the personal representative of his/her estate (being someone other than the conservator) has signed an acknowledgment of receipt of property and release of liability, attached hereto. as Conservator(s) of a minor who is now 18 years of age, the Court cite the former minor for a final settlement of the conservator's accounts. The former minor can be found at the following address: ____________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ telephone: . as Conservator(s) of a minor who is deceased, the Court cite the minor's personal representative for a final settlement of the conservator's accounts. The minor's personal representative is ___________________ ________________________ and can be found at the following address: __________________________________________________________ _______________________telephone:___________________________ as Conservator(s) of a minor who is deceased and also being the personal representative of the minor's estate, a guardian ad litem must be appointed to represent the minor's interest. as Conservator(s) of a minor who is living, the Court cite the successor conservator(s) for a final settlement of the conservator's accounts. A guardian ad litem must be appointed to represent the minor. The minor's successor conservator is _______________________________________ and can be found at the following address: ________________________ __________________________________________________________ _______________________ telephone: __________________________ The minor can be found at the following address:___________________ __________________________________________________________ ____________________telephone: . (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) 4. Attached as Exhibit "A" is the final return showing to whom the estate assets have been disbursed. Effective 7/11 GPCSF 34 Petitioner American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com GEORGIA PROBATE COURT STANDARD FORM 5. Additional Data: Where full particulars