Official Code of Georgia Annotated

Title 53. WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES · Chapter 4. WILLS · Article 6. CONSTRUCTION OF WILL; TESTAMENTARY GIFTS

53-4-56. Construction of wills; parol evidence.

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In construing a will, the court may hear parol evidence of the circumstances surrounding the testator at the time of execution to explain all ambiguities, whether latent or patent.

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Code 1981, § 53-4-56, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 504, § 10.

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