Incorporation of extrinsic documents into will

(a) Any writing in existence when a will is executed may be incorporated into the will by reference if the language of the will manifests this intent and describes the writing sufficiently to permit its identification. (b) This Code section shall not be construed to imply that the common law does not permit the incorporation of an extrinsic document into a will by reference in the manner authorized under subsection (a) of this Code section. 322 History. — Code 1981, § 53-4-4, enacted by Ga. L. 2020, p. 377, § 1-13/HB 865. 53-4-10 Effective date. — This Code section became effective January 1, 2021. 53-4-5. Written statement or list disposing of items of tangible personal property. (a) A written statement or list meeting the requirements of subsection (b) of this Code section shall dispose of items of tangible personal property, other than money, not otherwise specifically disposed of by the testator’s will. If more than one otherwise effective writing exists, then, to the extent of any conflict among the writings, the provisions of a more recent writing revoke the inconsistent provisions of each prior writing. (b) A written statement or list meets the requirements of this subsection if such writing: (1) Is signed and dated by the testator; (2) Describes the items and the beneficiaries with reasonable certainty; and (3) Is referred to in the testator’s will. The writing may be referred to as one to be in existence at the time of the testator’s death; it may be prepared before or after the execution of the will; it may be altered by the testator after its preparation, provided that it is signed and dated on the date of such alteration; and it may be a writing that has no significance apart from its effect on the dispositions made by the will. History. — Code 1981, § 53-4-5, enacted by Ga. L. 2020, p. 377, § 1-13/HB 865. Effective date. — This Code section became effective January 1, 2021. ARTICLE 2 TESTAMENTARY CAPACITY 53-4-10. Minimum age; conviction of crime.