History. Code 1981, § 53-3-5 , enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 504, § 10; Ga. L. 1998, p. 1586, § 13; Ga. L. 2020, p. 377, § 1-6/HB 865.
The 2020 amendment, effective January 1, 2021, in subsection (b), substituted “apart as year’s support” for “aside” twice; in the first sentence, inserted a comma following “child” and substituted “which” for “that”; and substituted “describe fully and accurately” for “fully and accurately describe” in the second sentence.
Law reviews.
For survey article on wills, trusts, guardianships, and fiduciary administration, see 60 Mercer L. Rev. 417 (2008).
For annual survey on wills, trusts, guardianships, and fiduciary administration, see 65 Mercer L. Rev. 295 (2013).
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