Official Code of Georgia Annotated

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

53-4-65. Disposition of lapsed or void testamentary gift of residuum.

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(a)
A lapsed or void testamentary gift of realty or personalty shall become part of the residuum.#
(b)
A lapsed or void gift of the residuum shall be deemed a part of the share of the other residuary beneficiaries in proportion to their original shares of the residuum. If there are no other residuary beneficiaries, a lapsed or void gift of the residuum shall pass by intestacy.#

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Code 1981, § 53-4-65, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 504, § 10.

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