GEORGIA CODE (Last Updated: August 20, 2013) |
Title 53. WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES |
Chapter 7. ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES GENERALLY |
Article 1. POWERS AND DUTIES GENERALLY |
Section 53-7-2. Administration of entire estate; distribution of residuum
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- The personal representative shall be entitled to possess and administer the entire estate. If, after payment of debts and satisfaction of testamentary gifts, there are assets not given under the will, such assets shall be distributed to the heirs of the decedent as if the decedent had died intestate.
Code 1981, § 53-7-2, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 504, § 10.