About Determination by Court That a Person May Act as Guardian or Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem
Allows the Georgia Probate Court to appoint a guardian ad litem or determine that an existing guardian has no conflict of interest and may represent a party who is not sui juris, unborn, or unknown in a probate proceeding.
When you'd use it: Used when a party to a Georgia probate proceeding is a minor, adult ward, alleged incapacitated adult, unborn, or unknown and needs representation by a guardian ad litem, or when an existing guardian is determined to have no conflict of interest.
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: gaprobate.gov
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 party to a Georgia probate proceeding is a minor, adult ward, alleged incapacitated adult, unborn, or unknown and needs representation by a guardian ad litem, or when an existing guardian is determined to have no conflict of interest. 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).