If there is no personal representative of the decedent’s estate, the probate court may appoint a temporary administrator as provided in Code Section 53-6-30 to perform the duties of a personal representative under subsection (b) of Code Section 53-3-7 or under subsection (b) of Code Section 53-3-12; provided, however, that the appointment of such temporary administrator shall not alter or affect the citation, notice, and mailing requirements of Code Section 53-3-6.
History. Code 1981, § 53-3-21 , enacted by Ga. L. 2020, p. 377, § 1-12/HB 865.
Effective date. —
This Code section became effective January 1, 2021.
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For article with annual survey on wills, trusts, guardianships, and fiduciary administration, see 73 Mercer L. Rev. 281 (2021).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 53 - Wills, Trusts, and Administration of Estates
§ 53-3-1. Preference and Entitlement
§ 53-3-2. Events Barring Right to Support
§ 53-3-3. Provision in Will in Lieu of Support; Election
§ 53-3-4. “Homestead” Defined; Taxes and Tax Liens
§ 53-3-6. Issuance of Citation and Publication of Notice; Mailing of Petition to Tax Commissioner
§ 53-3-7. Hearing and Determination
§ 53-3-8. Minor Children by Individuals Other Than Surviving Spouse
§ 53-3-9. Vesting of Title to Property Set Apart
§ 53-3-10. Property Inside or Outside County
§ 53-3-11. Awarding Interest in Real Property
§ 53-3-14. Real Property Subject to Option to Purchase or Contract to Sell
§ 53-3-15. Conveyance, Contract, or Lien Made by Surviving Spouse or Guardian
§ 53-3-16. Real Property Subject to Purchase Money Mortgage
§ 53-3-17. Personal Property Subject to Mortgage or Other Security Interest
§ 53-3-18. Landlord’s Lien on Crops
§ 53-3-19. Conveyance or Encumbrance by Surviving Spouse of Property Set Aside; Effect