§ 15-9-31 - Authority of judge of probate court to grant administration
O.C.G.A. 15-9-31 (2010)
15-9-31. Authority of judge of probate court to grant administration
The judge of the probate court can grant administration only on the estate of a person who was:
(1) A resident at the time of his death of the county where the application is made; or
(2) A nonresident of the state, with property in the county where the application is made or with a bona fide cause of action against some person therein.