GEORGIA CODE (Last Updated: August 20, 2013) |
Title 53. WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES |
Chapter 7. ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES GENERALLY |
Article 6. SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNTS |
Part 2. ANNUAL RETURNS AND INTERMEDIATE REPORTS |
Section 53-7-75. Construction of will by superior court
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- The probate court, upon its own motion or upon the motion of any party in interest, whenever it appears that a question of construction of a will is involved in the accounting, shall enter an order transferring the accounting to the superior court for the determination of all such questions, which shall be presented to, heard, and determined by the superior court as appeals from the probate court are presented, heard, and determined. The probate court may suspend further proceedings pending a final decision of the superior court. After a final determination of the questions of construction, the probate court shall proceed with the accounting.
Code 1981, § 53-7-75, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 504, § 10.