Georgia Statutes

§ 15-9-31 — Authority of judge of probate court to grant administration

Georgia § 15-9-31

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O.C.G.A. § 15-9-31 (2026).

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The judge of the probate court can grant administration only on the estate of a person who was:

(1)A resident at the time of his death of the county where the application is made; or (2) A nonresident of the state, with property in the county where the application is made or with a bona fide cause of action against some person therein.

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