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O.C.G.A. § 53-2-3: Wills, Trusts, and Administration of Estates — O.C.G.A. § 53-2-3
What this law says, in plain English
Children born outside marriage may inherit from their mother and maternal relatives as if legitimate. They may inherit from their father and paternal relatives only if paternity is established through court order, father's sworn statement, birth certificate signature, genetic testing showing 97% probability, or clear evidence.
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