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title: O.C.G.A. § 53-6-44. Settlement of estate without administration.
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# O.C.G.A. § 53-6-44. Settlement of estate without administration.

Nothing in this article shall be construed to require the probate court to vest administration in the county administrator or any other person when the heirs agree to settle the estate without administration.

## History

Code 1981, § 53-6-44, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 504, § 10.