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2017 Georgia Code
Title 53 - Wills, Trusts, and Administration of Estates
Chapter 4 - Wills
Article 6 - Construction of Will; Testamentary Gifts
§ 53-4-65. Disposition of lapsed or void testamentary gift of residuum
Universal Citation: GA Code § 53-4-65 (2017)
- (a) A lapsed or void testamentary gift of realty or personalty shall become part of the residuum.
- (b) A lapsed or void gift of the residuum shall be deemed a part of the share of the other residuary beneficiaries in proportion to their original shares of the residuum. If there are no other residuary beneficiaries, a lapsed or void gift of the residuum shall pass by intestacy.
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