Statutes > Georgia Statutes > TITLE 53 - WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES > CHAPTER 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES GENERALLY > ARTICLE 4 - CLAIMS AGAINST OR IN FAVOR OF ESTATE > § 53-7-95 - (Pre-1998 Probate Code) Compelling heirs to contribute to payment of debt

§ 53-7-95 - (Pre-1998 Probate Code) Compelling heirs to contribute to payment of debt

O.C.G.A. 53-7-95 (2010)
53-7-95. (Pre-1998 Probate Code) Compelling heirs to contribute to payment of debt


If the estate has been distributed to the heirs at law without notice of an existing debt, the creditor may compel them to contribute pro rata to the payment of his debt.