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title: O.C.G.A. § 53-2-32. Order of probate court.
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# O.C.G.A. § 53-2-32. Order of probate court.

If no objection is made to the petition, the probate court shall order the administrator to distribute the assets in the manner requested in the petition. If objection is made, upon the evidence submitted, the probate court shall divide the assets in kind in shares that are pro rata or are not pro rata as to each asset and order the administrator to distribute the shares accordingly.

## History

Code 1981, § 53-2-32, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 504, § 10.

## Law Reviews

For annual survey of law of wills, trusts, guardianships, and fiduciary administration, see 56 Mercer L. Rev. 457 (2004).