A testator, by will, may make any disposition of property that is not inconsistent with the laws or contrary to the public policy of the state and may give all the property to strangers, to the exclusion of the testator’s spouse and descendants.
History. Code 1981, § 53-4-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 504, § 10.
Law reviews.
For article discussing the pretermitted heir, see 10 Ga. L. Rev. 447 (1976).
For note, “Preventing Spousal Disinheritance in Georgia,” see 19 Ga. L. Rev. 427 (1984).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 53 - Wills, Trusts, and Administration of Estates
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 53-4-2. When Will Takes Effect
§ 53-4-3. Determination Whether Instrument Is Will
§ 53-4-4. Incorporation of Extrinsic Documents Into Will
§ 53-4-5. Written Statement or List Disposing of Items of Tangible Personal Property