GEORGIA CODE (Last Updated: August 20, 2013) |
Title 53. WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES |
Chapter 4. WILLS |
Article 6. CONSTRUCTION OF WILL; TESTAMENTARY GIFTS |
Section 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.
Code 1981, § 53-4-65, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 504, § 10.