After the granting of an order by the probate court that no administration is necessary, any creditor of the decedent shall have a right of action on the unsatisfied debts against the heirs, to the extent of the value of property received by the heirs. History. — Code 1981, § 53-2-42, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 504, § 10. COMMENT This section carries over former OCGA 53-10-4 with modifications to reflect the changes made in the previous Code sections.
Right of action by creditor
O.C.G.A. § 53-2-42 — under Title 53.
O.C.G.A. § 53-2-42