If a foreign will or an out-of-state will is admitted to original probate in common or solemn form, the terms of the will shall be given effect under the laws of this state and shall be subject to the same defenses and objections as a will of a testator who died domiciled in this state.
History. Code 1981, § 53-5-32 , enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 504, § 10.
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For comment discussing Georgia probate of will witnessed, executed, and probated in another state, in light of In re Barrie’s Estate, 240 Iowa 431, 35 N.W.2d 658 (1949), see 1 Mercer L. Rev. 135 (1949).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 53 - Wills, Trusts, and Administration of Estates
Article 5 - Foreign and Out-of-State Wills; Nondomiciliaries
§ 53-5-31. Requisites for Admission to Probate
§ 53-5-32. Effect of Admission to Probate
§ 53-5-33. Requisites for Admission to Ancillary Probate
§ 53-5-34. Effect of Admission to Ancillary Probate
§ 53-5-35. Muniments of Title to Realty
§ 53-5-37. Qualification of Executor or Administrator
§ 53-5-38. Distribution of Intestate Nondomiciliary’s Real Property
§ 53-5-39. Appointment of Administrator of Intestate Nondomiciliary’s Estate
§ 53-5-40. Notice Given by Ancillary Personal Representative