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title: O.C.G.A. § 53-2-42. Right of action by creditor.
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# O.C.G.A. § 53-2-42. Right of action by creditor.

After the granting of an order by the probate court that no administration is necessary, any creditor of the decedent shall have a right of action on the unsatisfied debts against the heirs, to the extent of the value of property received by the heirs.

## History

Code 1981, § 53-2-42, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 504, § 10.