History. Code 1981, § 53-7-55 , enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 504, § 10; Ga. L. 2020, p. 377, § 1-46/HB 865.
The 2020 amendment, effective January 1, 2021, designated the existing provisions as subsection (a); in paragraph (a)(3), substituted “regardless of whether” for “whether or not” twice; and added subsection (b).
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For survey article on wills, trusts, guardianships, and fiduciary administration for the period from June 1, 2002 to May 31, 2003, see 55 Mercer L. Rev. 459 (2003).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 53 - Wills, Trusts, and Administration of Estates
Chapter 7 - Administration of Estates Generally
Article 5 - Discharge and Resignation
§ 53-7-51. Discharge When Funds Unclaimed
§ 53-7-52. Discharge of Temporary Administrator
§ 53-7-53. Discharge Obtained by Fraud
§ 53-7-54. Breach of Fiduciary Duty
§ 53-7-55. Revocation of Letters of Personal Representative or Other Sanctions