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2010 Georgia Code
TITLE 44 - PROPERTY
CHAPTER 6 - ESTATES
ARTICLE 5 - LIFE ESTATES
§ 44-6-82 - How and in what property life estate may be created
O.C.G.A. 44-6-82 (2010)44-6-82. How and in what property life estate may be created
(a) An estate for life may be created by deed or will, by express agreement of the parties, or by operation of law.
(b) A life estate cannot be created in property which will be destroyed on being used.
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