Except as otherwise specifically provided, the provisions of this chapter shall apply to any proceeding in the probate court that arises under Chapters 1 through 10, 12, and 13 of this title. Compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to be sufficient for proceedings in the probate court arising under Chapters 1 through 10, 12, and 13 of this title except as otherwise provided in those chapters and in Chapter 11 of Title 9 and Chapter 9 of Title 15.
History. Code 1981, § 53-11-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 504, § 10; Ga. L. 1997, p. 1352, § 26; Ga. L. 2020, p. 377, § 1-62/HB 865.
The 2020 amendment, effective January 1, 2021, inserted “, 12, and 13” twice in this Code section.
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For article commenting on the 1997 amendment of this Code section, see 14 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 313 (1997).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 53 - Wills, Trusts, and Administration of Estates
Chapter 11 - Proceedings in Probate Court
§ 53-11-1. Applicability Of, and Compliance With, Provisions
§ 53-11-3. Personal Service; Generally
§ 53-11-4. Service of Notice Where Person or Residence Unknown, or Resides Outside State
§ 53-11-5. Additional Service of Citation or Other Notice
§ 53-11-7. Officers Authorized to Administer Oath or Affirmation or Affidavit
§ 53-11-8. Verification of Petitions
§ 53-11-10. Date by Which Objections Must Be Filed or on Which Hearing Will Be Held