Section 53-5-50. Original jurisdiction

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   (a) The probate court shall have original jurisdiction over any action to vacate, set aside, or amend its order admitting a will to probate which alleges:

   (1) That another will is entitled to be admitted to probate; or

   (2) That a codicil to the probated will is entitled to be admitted to probate.

(b) Any such action shall be combined with a petition to probate in solemn form the other will or codicil. The court shall consider the petition to probate together with the action to vacate, set aside, or amend; and the court shall grant relief as is appropriate with respect to each matter.

Code 1981, § 53-5-50, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 504, § 10.

                    
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