Georgia Code
Article 6 - Construction of Will; Testamentary Gifts
§ 53-4-62. Testamentary Gift to Charity

If a testamentary gift to a charity cannot be executed in the exact manner provided by the testator, the superior court may exercise equitable powers in such a way as will as nearly as possible effectuate the intention of the testator.
History. Code 1981, § 53-4-62 , enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 504, § 10.
Law reviews.
For article discussing the validity of charitable gifts in Georgia, see 1 Ga. B.J. 16 (1939).
For comment on Creech v. Scottish Rite Hosp. for Crippled Children, 211 Ga. 195 , 84 S.E.2d 563 (1954), see 17 Ga. B.J. 512 (1955).
For note on discriminatory charitable trusts in Georgia, with regard to application of the cy pres doctrine, in light of Evans v. Newton, 382 U.S. 296, 86 S. Ct. 486 , 15 L. Ed. 2 d 373 (1966), see 6 Ga. St. B.J. 428 (1970).
For comment on Evans v. Abney, 396 U.S. 435, 90 S. Ct. 628 , 24 L. Ed. 2 d 634 (1970), see 22 Mercer L. Rev. 493 (1971).
For comment on Trammell v. Elliott, 230 Ga. 841 , 199 S.E.2d 194 (1973), see 10 Ga. St. B.J. 502 (1974).
For article, “The Rule Against Perpetuities as Applied to Georgia Wills and Trusts,” see 16 Ga. L. Rev. 235 (1982).
For article, “Private Trusts for the Provision of Private Goods,” see 37 Emory L.J. 295 (1988).

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