This article applies to registrations of securities in beneficiary form made before or after July 1, 1999, by decedents dying on or after July 1, 1999. History. — Code 1981, § 53-5-71, enacted by Ga. L. 1999, p. 805, § 1. 524 T.53, C.6 ADMINISTRATORS AND PERSONAL REPS T.53, C.6 CHAPTER 6 ADMINISTRATORS AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES Sec. Article 1 General Provisions Sec. 53-6-1. 53-6-2. Eligibility.