About Determination by Court that a Person May Act as Guardian or Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem
Allows the Georgia probate court to either determine that an existing guardian has no conflict of interest and may represent a non-sui juris, unborn, or unknown party, or to formally appoint a guardian ad litem for such a party in a specific proceeding.
When you'd use it: Used when a probate proceeding involves a party who is a minor, adult ward, unborn, unknown, or alleged incapacitated adult who requires representation, and no existing Georgia Probate Court Standard Form includes a guardian ad litem appointment section.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Determination by Court that a Person May Act as Guardian or Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem is published as a PDF by the Georgia courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
Source: wayneprobatecourt.com
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Determination by Court that a Person May Act as Guardian or Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem in Georgia
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Determination by Court that a Person May Act as Guardian or Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem (GPCSF Supplement 1) when used when a probate proceeding involves a party who is a minor, adult ward, unborn, unknown, or alleged incapacitated adult who requires representation, and no existing Georgia Probate Court Standard Form includes a guardian ad litem appointment section. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Georgia probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Determination by Court that a Person May Act as Guardian or Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Determination by Court that a Person May Act as Guardian or Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Georgia county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).