The property exempt under this article shall be for the use and benefit of the family of the debtor from whose estate the property has been exempted and allowed. Upon the death of the wife or her subsequent marriage, the property shall remain for the support and benefit of the minor children of the debtor during their minority.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2021; Ga. L. 1865-66, p. 29, § 2; Code 1868, § 2021; Code 1873, § 2048; Ga. L. 1880-81, p. 69, § 1; Code 1882, § 2048a; Civil Code 1895, § 2874; Civil Code 1910, § 3424; Code 1933, § 51-1503; Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 44.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 13 - Exemptions From Levy and Sale
Article 2 - Statutory Exemptions
§ 44-13-100. Exemptions for Purposes of Bankruptcy and Intestate Insolvent Estates
§ 44-13-101. Method of Obtaining Exemption
§ 44-13-102. Survey and Plat of Exempted Land; Return to Probate Court; Recordation
§ 44-13-104. Town Property Worth More Than $500.00; Sale and Reinvestment
§ 44-13-105. Sale of Property Subject to Encumbrance of Homestead
§ 44-13-106. Use of Exempted Property
§ 44-13-107. Exempted Property Subject to Levy and Sale for Purchase Money and Taxes
§ 44-13-108. Levy or Sale of Exempt Property as Trespass; Cause of Action