If the estate shall have been distributed to the heirs or beneficiaries without notice of an existing debt, a creditor may compel them to contribute pro rata to the payment of the debt.
History. Code 1981, § 53-7-43 , 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 4 - Claims Against or in Favor of Estate
§ 53-7-40. Liability of Estate; Priority of Claims
§ 53-7-42. Time for Payment of Debts; Time for Commencing Action to Recover Debt
§ 53-7-43. Compelling Heirs or Beneficiaries to Contribute to Payment of Debt