On the investigation of an issue of devisavit vel non, the admission of an executor before qualification or of a beneficiary, other than a sole beneficiary, shall not be admissible in evidence to impeach the will except where the admission is in reference to the conduct or acts of the executor or beneficiary concerning some matter relevant to the issue.
History. Code 1981, § 53-5-6 , enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 504, § 10.
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For annual survey of law of wills, trusts, guardianships, and fiduciary administration, see 56 Mercer L. Rev. 457 (2004).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 53 - Wills, Trusts, and Administration of Estates
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 53-5-1. Jurisdiction and Domicile
§ 53-5-2. Right to Offer Will for Probate; “Interested Person” Defined
§ 53-5-4. Recovery of Property From Bona Fide Purchaser for Value
§ 53-5-6. Admission of Executor Before Qualification or of a Beneficiary