Georgia Statutes
§ 53-5-5 — Duty to file will
Georgia·Title 53
A person having possession of a will shall file it with reasonable promptness with the probate court of the county having jurisdiction. The probate court may attach for contempt and may fine and imprison a person withholding a will until the will is delivered.
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628 S.E.2d 653 (Court of Appeals of Georgia, 2006)
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415 S.E.2d 287 (Court of Appeals of Georgia, 1992)
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539 S.E.2d 824 (Court of Appeals of Georgia, 2000)
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