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title: O.C.G.A. § 44-6-207. Definitions.
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# O.C.G.A. § 44-6-207. Definitions.

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “Court” means a court of competent jurisdiction as determined in accordance with Code Section 53-12-6.

(2) “Power of appointment” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 53-12-500.

(3) “Power of direction” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 53-12-500.

(4) “Trust” means an express trust, as such term is defined in Code Section 53-12-2.

## History

Code 1981, § 44-6-207, enacted by Ga. L. 2025, p. 806, § 27/HB 327, effective July 1, 2025.

## Effective Date

This Code section became effective July 1, 2025.