If funds are in the hands of the personal representative and no person claims such funds, the probate court may nevertheless grant a discharge. History. — Code 1981, § 53-7-51, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 504, § 10; Ga. L. 1998, p. 1586, § 36. COMMENT This section carries forward the substance of former OCGA Sec. 53-7-142. See Article 5 of Chapter 2 of this Title for provisions relating to the escheat of estates upon the failure of heirs.
Discharge when funds unclaimed
O.C.G.A. § 53-7-51 — under Title 53.
O.C.G.A. § 53-7-51