Temporary administrators, pending the appointment of a personal representative, and executors, pending litigation of caveats to wills, are authorized to carry out existing contracts of the decedent, carry on the business of the decedent, and do such acts as are necessary for the protection and preservation of the estate provided proper orders are secured from the probate court after due notice to all parties in interest.
History. Code 1981, § 53-7-4 , enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 504, § 10.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 53 - Wills, Trusts, and Administration of Estates
Chapter 7 - Administration of Estates Generally
Article 1 - Powers and Duties Generally
§ 53-7-1. General Powers and Duties of Personal Representative; Additional Powers
§ 53-7-2. Administration of Entire Estate; Distribution of Residuum
§ 53-7-3. Powers and Immunities of Administrator With Will Annexed
§ 53-7-7. Disposition of Income Received During Administration
§ 53-7-8. Support and Education of Minor Heirs and Beneficiaries Without Conservators