2010 Georgia Code
TITLE 53 - WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES
CHAPTER 8 - INVESTMENTS, SALES, AND CONVEYANCES
ARTICLE 2 - SALES AND CONVEYANCES
PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 53-8-39 - (Pre-1998 Probate Code) Private conveyance of rights of way and easements to certain persons and entities -- Approval by probate court; responsibility for application of proceeds

O.C.G.A. 53-8-39 (2010)
53-8-39. (Pre-1998 Probate Code) Private conveyance of rights of way and easements to certain persons and entities -- Approval by probate court; responsibility for application of proceeds


An administrator, executor, or other trustee may convey rights of way and easements upon, across, or under estate or trust property to the United States, this state, or any subdivision or department of either or to any person, firm, or corporation having the right of eminent domain, at private sale. The conveyance shall be binding upon the heirs at law, devisees, or beneficiaries and persons claiming through or under them, when approved by the judge of the probate court of the county in which the administrator, executor, or other trustee is qualified. The purchaser of the right of way and easement shall not be responsible for the proper use or application of the proceeds.