Georgia § 53-4-65 - Disposition of lapsed or void testamentary gift of residuum.
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§ 53-4-65. Disposition of lapsed or void testamentary gift of residuum.
A lapsed or void testamentary gift of realty or personalty shall become part of the residuum. A lapsed or void gift of the residuum shall be deemed a part of the share of the other residuary beneficiaries in proportion to their original shares of the residuum. If there are no other residuary beneficiaries, a lapsed or void gift of the residuum shall pass by intestacy. (Code 1981, § 53-4-65 , enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 504, § 10.)
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