How do you remove a guardian?

To remove a guardian in the state of Georgia, the court must be petitioned to have the guardianship terminated as the guardian still has a duty to protect the ward’s rights and interests until the ward is released from guardianship. The court will determine whether the guardian is no longer needed and if the guardian is not fulfilling their duties correctly. The court must approve the termination of the guardianship and can only do so when the guardianship is no longer needed or the guardian is legally removed. If the guardian is no longer able to perform their duties due to death, incapacity, conflict of interest, or other reasons, the court will order the guardianship to be dissolved. The court may also order the removal of the guardian if they are found to be mismanaging the ward’s funds, neglecting their duties, or engaging in other forms of misconduct. If the guardian is voluntarily removed, they must file a petition with the court and provide a written statement detailing their reasons for termination. The court may also require the guardian to file a report explaining their reasons for the termination of guardianship. Additionally, the court may impose any further conditions or restrictions before they are released from guardianship.

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