Georgia Code
Article 6 - Construction of Will; Testamentary Gifts
§ 53-4-58. Failure to Provide for Living Child Believed Dead

If at the time of execution of the will the testator fails to provide in the will for a living child of the testator solely because the testator believes the child to be dead, the child is entitled to receive a share in the estate as follows:
History. Code 1981, § 53-4-58 , enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 504, § 10.
Law reviews.
For note, “Wills — Mistake of Fact as to the Existence or Conduct of an Heir,” see 1 Ga. St. B.J. 543 (1965).
For article discussing the pretermitted heir, see 10 Ga. L. Rev. 447 (1976).
For article advocating repeal of this Code section, or amendment to eliminate relief for all mistakes but belief in the existence of an heir, see 11 Ga. L. Rev. 297 (1977).

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