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title: O.C.G.A. § 53-7-4. Powers of temporary administrators pending appointment of personal representative and executors pending litigation of caveats to wills.
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# O.C.G.A. § 53-7-4. Powers of temporary administrators pending appointment of personal representative and executors pending litigation of caveats to wills.

Temporary administrators, pending the appointment of a personal representative, and executors, pending litigation of caveats to wills, are authorized to carry out existing contracts of the decedent, carry on the business of the decedent, and do such acts as are necessary for the protection and preservation of the estate provided proper orders are secured from the probate court after due notice to all parties in interest.

## History

Code 1981, § 53-7-4, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 504, § 10.