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title: O.C.G.A. § 53-12-212. Extra compensation.
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# O.C.G.A. § 53-12-212. Extra compensation.

(a) A trustee who is receiving compensation as described in subsection (c) of Code Section 53-12-210 may petition the court for compensation that is greater than the compensation allowed under that subsection. Notice of the petition for extra compensation shall be given to all qualified beneficiaries.

(b) After hearing any objection, the court shall allow such extra compensation as the court deems reasonable. The allowance of extra compensation shall be conclusive as to all parties in interest.

## History

Code 1981, § 53-12-212, enacted by Ga. L. 2010, p. 579, § 1/SB 131; Ga. L. 2018, p. 262, § 16/HB 121.

## Law Reviews

For article on the 2018 amendment of this Code section, see 35 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 219 (2018).