Muscogee County Probate Court

Adult Conservatorship/Guardianships

Common Questions

Probate courts have jurisdiction over the appointment and supervision of guardians and conservators of incapacitated adults to such an extent they are no longer capable of making reasonable and rational decisions concerning their person or the management of their money and property.

Guardians make decisions concerning the person. Conservators manage and make decisions concerning the income and property of the incapacitated adult.

Click to access the petition but be aware that becoming a guardian and/or conservator is a very serious and complicated process. If you are interested in being appointed someone’s guardian and/or conservator, you are strongly encouraged to consult an attorney.

For more information about becoming a guardian/conservator visit www.gaprobate.gov/content/guardianships, and watch this informational video.

If you have further questions, please call (706) 225-4333 or e-mail probategeneral@columbusga.org.

Court Costs:
Deposit Fee**: $185.00
Sheriff's service: $50 made payable to the Sheriff's Department

** There are additional fees that will be paid directly to the court appointed attorney/evaluator, plus a balance at the time of the final hearing.
Contact Us

Estates:
706-225-4333
probategeneral@columbusga.org

Weapons Carry Licenses/Marriage Licenses:
706-225-4750
probatelicense@columbusga.org

Physical Address:
100 10th St. 6th Floor
Columbus, GA 31901

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1340
Columbus, GA 31902