An absolute or fee simple estate is one in which the owner is entitled to the entire property with unconditional power of disposition during his life and which descends to his heirs and legal representatives upon his death intestate.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 2226; Code 1868, § 2220; Code 1873, § 2246; Code 1882, § 2246; Civil Code 1895, § 3081; Civil Code 1910, § 3657; Code 1933, § 85-501.
Structure Georgia Code
Article 2 - Fee Simple Estates
§ 44-6-20. “Absolute or Fee Simple Estate” Defined
§ 44-6-22. Creation of Estate to Commence in Future; Fee in Abeyance; Fee Limited Upon Fee
§ 44-6-23. Construction of Words Such as “Heirs” or “Heirs of body.”
§ 44-6-25. Construction and Effect of Limitations Over After Death of First Taker