The probate court of any county in this state in which is located any property owned by the decedent or any cause of action of which the decedent was possessed at death the venue of which lies in this state shall have original or ancillary jurisdiction of a foreign or out-of-state will.
History. Code 1981, § 53-5-36 , enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 504, § 10.
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