2025 Code of Georgia
Title 53 - Wills, Trusts, and Administration of Estates (Chs. 1 — 17)
Chapter 3 - Year’s Support (§§ 53-3-1 — 53-3-21)
§ 53-3-21. Appointment of temporary administrator

Universal Citation:
GA Code § 53-3-21 (2025)
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If there is no personal representative of the decedent’s estate, the probate court may appoint a temporary administrator as provided in Code Section 53-6-30 to perform the duties of a personal representative under subsection (b) of Code Section 53-3-7 or under subsection (b) of Code Section 53-3-12; provided, however, that the appointment of such temporary administrator shall not alter or affect the citation, notice, and mailing requirements of Code Section 53-3-6.

History

Code 1981, § 53-3-21, enacted by Ga. L. 2020, p. 377, § 1-12/HB 865.

Annotations

Notes

Effective date. —

This Code section became effective January 1, 2021.

Research References & Practice Aids

Law reviews.

For article with annual survey on wills, trusts, guardianships, and fiduciary administration, see 73 Mercer L. Rev. 281 (2021).

Hierarchy Notes:

O.C.G.A. Title 53

O.C.G.A. Title 53, Ch. 3

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