The Georgia Minor Child Power of Attorney is a tool taken advantage of by parental figures who wish to leave their children in the care of a relative, stepparent, or another type of individual approved by the state (for more details refer to § 19-9-122). The execution of the document does not revoke any of the original parents’ rights, but rather gives the recipient of powers the concurrent authority to manage certain aspects of the minor’s life, such as their medical treatment, dental care, and educational decisions/enrollment. To properly implement this instrument, parents/guardians will need to:
- Identify themselves, the child, and the agent receiving the powers.
- Provide the relationship of the agent.
- Sign off on any applicable statements regarding the agent’s criminal history and what powers will be granted.
- Initial the applicable term of the instrument.
- Sign the form along with their agent in the presence of a notary public.
Laws
Statutes – Title 19, Chapter 9, Article 4: Supporting and Strengthening Families Act
Definition – “Child” means an unemancipated individual who is under 18 years of age (§ 19-9-121(1)).
Statutory Form – § 19-9-134(c)
Signing Requirements – Must be signed by the legal parent/guardian of the child and agent accepting the delegation while in the presence of a notary public (§ 19-9-129(a)(1)).
Other Versions
Georgia Minor Child Power of Attorney – Version 1 (exclusively for grandparents)
Download: Adobe PDF
Laws: § 19-9-132
Georgia Minor Child Power of Attorney – Version 2 (exclusively for grandparents)
Download: Adobe PDF
Laws: § 19-9-132
How to File
The executor of the instrument must register the form within ten (10) days of its effectuation with the probate court of the minor’s county of residence (§ 19-9-129(a)(2)).
Additional Resources
- Gwinnett Family Law Clinic – Important Information About the Minor Child POA
Related Forms
Revocation of Power of Attorney
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