If a charitable trust or gift cannot be executed in the manner provided by the settlor or donor, the superior court shall exercise equitable powers in such a way as will as nearly as possible effectuate the intention of the settlor or donor. History. — Code 1981, § 53-12-172, enacted by Ga. L. 2010, p. 579, § 1/SB 131. History of Code section. — This Code section is derived from the decision in Kelly v. Welborn, 110 Ga. 540, 35 S.E. 636 (1900).
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