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2023 CODE OF GEORGIA
Title 53 - WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES (§§ 53-1-1 — 53-17-12)
Chapter 12 - REVISED GEORGIA TRUST CODE OF 2010 (§§ 53-12-1 — 53-12-506)
Article 9 - CHARITABLE TRUSTS (§§ 53-12-170 — 53-12-175)
Section 53-12-172 - Cy pres
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GA Code § 53-12-172 (2023)
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If a charitable trust or gift cannot be executed in the manner provided by the settlor or donor, the superior court shall exercise equitable powers in such a way as will as nearly as possible effectuate the intention of the settlor or donor.
Added by 2010 Ga. Laws 506,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2010.
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