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O.C.G.A. § 53-2-41: Wills, Trusts, and Administration of Estates — O.C.G.A. § 53-2-41
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes the court process for determining whether estate administration is necessary. Courts must serve known creditors, refuse to skip administration if creditors object, and can declare administration unnecessary only if heirs consent and debts are paid or creditors agree.
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