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Statutes > Georgia > Title-53 > Chapter-7 > Article-4 > 53-7-90

O.C.G.A. 53-7-90 (2010)
53-7-90. (Pre-1998 Probate Code) Liability of estate for debts of decedent; application of property in event of will

All the estate, real and personal, unless otherwise provided by law, shall be liable for the payment of debts. If there is a will, the property charged with the debts shall be first applied to the payment thereof; next the residuum or, if there is no residuary clause, the undevised estate shall be so applied; next, general legacies may abate pro rata; and lastly, specific legacies shall contribute.

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > Georgia > Title-53 > Chapter-7 > Article-4 > 53-7-90

O.C.G.A. 53-7-90 (2010)
53-7-90. (Pre-1998 Probate Code) Liability of estate for debts of decedent; application of property in event of will

All the estate, real and personal, unless otherwise provided by law, shall be liable for the payment of debts. If there is a will, the property charged with the debts shall be first applied to the payment thereof; next the residuum or, if there is no residuary clause, the undevised estate shall be so applied; next, general legacies may abate pro rata; and lastly, specific legacies shall contribute.