History. Code 1981, § 53-7-6 , enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 504, § 10; Ga. L. 2020, p. 377, § 1-38/HB 865.
The 2020 amendment, effective January 1, 2021, designated the previously existing provisions as subsection (a); in subsection (a), inserted “or ordered by the probate court” in the introductory language, substituted “that” for “which” and “service of notice” for “notice and hearing” in paragraph (a)(1), added “after service of notice” at the end of paragraph (a)(2), substituted “and citation” for “duly” in paragraph (a)(4), and inserted “after service of notice” in paragraphs (a)(5) and (a)(6); and added subsection (b).
Cross references.
Substitution of parties to contract generally, § 13-4-20 .
Impossibility as excuse from performance, § 13-4-21 .
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1996, a comma was inserted after “final” near the end of paragraph (1).
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