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title: O.C.G.A. § 19-11-82. Construction of article.
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# O.C.G.A. § 19-11-82. Construction of article.

Nothing in this article shall be applied or construed to abrogate or limit:

(1) The jurisdiction of a probate court or a superior court under Code Section 53-2-20 to resolve judicially the identity or interest of any heir in accordance with Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 53; or

(2) The effect of the findings of such a court in such a proceeding pursuant to Code Section 53-2-26.

## History

Code 1981, § 19-11-82, enacted by Ga. L. 2025, p. 806, § 16/HB 327, effective July 1, 2025.

## Effective Date

This Code section became effective July 1, 2025.