Statutes > Georgia Statutes > TITLE 53 - WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES > CHAPTER 7 - ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES GENERALLY > ARTICLE 7 - SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNTS > PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS > § 53-7-164 - (Pre-1998 Probate Code) Settlement before probate court -- Procedure for making and enforcing settlement; appeal

§ 53-7-164 - (Pre-1998 Probate Code) Settlement before probate court -- Procedure for making and enforcing settlement; appeal

O.C.G.A. 53-7-164 (2010)
53-7-164. (Pre-1998 Probate Code) Settlement before probate court -- Procedure for making and enforcing settlement; appeal


Upon proof of citation pursuant to Code Section 53-7-163, the judge of the probate court may proceed to make an account, hear evidence upon any contested question, and settle finally between the distributee and administrator or executor. The settlement may be enforced by a judgment, writ of fieri facias, execution, or attachment for contempt, either party having the right to appeal.