GEORGIA CODE (Last Updated: August 20, 2013) |
Title 53. WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES |
Chapter 2. DESCENT AND DISTRIBUTION |
Article 4. DISPENSING WITH ADMINISTRATION |
Section 53-2-42. Right of action by creditor
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- After the granting of an order by the probate court that no administration is necessary, any creditor of the decedent shall have a right of action on the unsatisfied debts against the heirs, to the extent of the value of property received by the heirs.
Code 1981, § 53-2-42, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 504, § 10.