Official Code of Georgia Annotated

Title 53. WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES · Chapter 6. ADMINISTRATORS AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES · Article 5. COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS

53-6-38. Administration of unrepresented estate by county administrator.

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If for any reason an estate is unrepresented and not likely to be represented, the probate court shall vest the administration of the estate in the county administrator, with notice given as provided for in Code Section 53-6-22. If, however, the estate does not exceed in value the sum set aside to the spouse and children of the decedent as year’s support, no administration shall be necessary, but the probate court shall by order set apart the same to the spouse and children, as provided by law.

The notes below are printed with the section but are not enacted law (O.C.G.A. § 1-1-1(c)). They are shown apart from the text.

History

Code 1981, § 53-6-38, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 504, § 10.

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For survey article on wills, trusts, guardianships, and fiduciary administration for the period from June 1, 2002 to May 31, 2003, see 55 Mercer L. Rev. 459 (2003).

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