Georgia Code, Title 53, Chapter 6, Article 2 - Appointment

• § 53-6-10 - Nomination by Testator
  (a) No formal words are necessary for the nomination of an executor. An expression by the testator of a desire that the person carry...
• § 53-6-11 - Qualification
  (a) If the nominated executor does not qualify within 90 days after the order admitting the will to probate is entered or is proved...
• § 53-6-12 - Declination
  A nominated executor may decline in writing the right to serve as executor, but this shall not preclude the nominated executor from qualifying at...
• § 53-6-13 - Appointment by Court
  Unless another nominated executor qualifies within the time provided in Code Section 53-6-11, the probate court shall appoint an administrator with the will annexed...
• § 53-6-14 - Selection by Beneficiaries
  (a) For purposes of this Code section, a beneficiary who is capable of expressing a choice is one: (1) Who has a present interest,...
• § 53-6-15 - Petition for Letters of Administration With Will Annexed
  (a) Every petition for letters of administration with the will annexed shall be made in accordance with the procedures set forth in Code Section...
• § 53-6-16 - Oath or Affirmation of Executor and Administrator With Will Annexed
  (a) Every executor and every administrator with the will annexed, upon qualification, shall take and subscribe an oath or affirmation in substantially the following...

Last modified: October 14, 2016