Georgia Code, Title 53, Chapter 7, Article 5 - Discharge and Resignation

• § 53-7-50 - Petition by Personal Representative for Discharge; Citation and Publication; Hearing; Subsequently Discovered Estate
  (a) A personal representative who has fully performed all duties or who has been allowed to resign may petition the probate court for discharge...
• § 53-7-51 - Discharge When Funds Unclaimed
  If funds are in the hands of the personal representative and no person claims such funds, the probate court may nevertheless grant a discharge.
• § 53-7-52 - Discharge of Temporary Administrator
  A temporary administrator may be discharged in the same manner as provided for discharge of personal representatives.
• § 53-7-53 - Discharge Obtained by Fraud
  A discharge obtained by the personal representative by means of any fraud is void and may be set aside on motion and proof of
• § 53-7-54 - Breach of Fiduciary Duty
  (a) If a personal representative or temporary administrator commits a breach of fiduciary duty or threatens to commit a breach of fiduciary duty, a...
• § 53-7-55 - Revocation of Letters of Personal Representative or Other Sanctions
  Upon the petition of any person having an interest in the estate or whenever it appears to the probate court that good cause may...
• § 53-7-56 - Resignation
  (a) A personal representative may resign: (1) In the manner and under the circumstances described in the will; (2) Upon petition to the probate...

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