Powers and immunities of administrator with will annexed

An administrator with the will annexed shall have all rights, powers, privileges, exemptions, and immunities of the executor, including the dispensation by the testator of the necessity of making inventory and returns. History. — Code 1981, § 53-7-3, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 504, § 10. COMMENT This section carries forward former OCGA Sec. 53-7-3, but omits the reference to bonds that appeared in that section. The reference is omitted because, whether or not relieved by the will, executors are generally not required to give bond unless the probate court so decrees. See Article 6 of Chapter 6 for provisions on bonds of personal representatives. See Code Sec. 53-1-2 for the definitions of ‘‘administrator with the will annexed’’ and ‘‘executor’’. 53-7-4. Powers of temporary administrators pending appointment of personal representative and executors pending litigation of caveats to wills. Temporary administrators, pending the appointment of a personal representative, and executors, pending litigation of caveats to wills, are authorized to carry out existing contracts of the decedent, carry on the business of the decedent, and do such acts as are necessary for the protection and preservation of the estate provided proper orders are secured from the probate court after due notice to all parties in interest. History. — Code 1981, § 53-7-4, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 504, § 10. 569 53-7-4 WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ESTATES This section carries forward former OCGA Sec. 53-7-4 and deletes the reference in that former Code section to acts required by a receiver of the superior court. See Code Sec. 53-1-2 for definitions of ‘‘executor’’ and ‘‘temporary administrator’’. For general provisions relating to temporary administrators, see Article 4 of Chapter 6.