Ga. Code § 53-5-17

Current through 2023-2024 Legislative Session Chapter 709
Section 53-5-17 - Procedure
(a) A will may be proved in common form upon the testimony of a single subscribing witness and without service or notice to anyone. If the will is self-proved, compliance with signature requirements for execution is presumed and other requirements for execution are presumed without the testimony of any subscribing witness.
(b) The petition to probate a will in common form shall set forth the same information required in a petition to probate a will in solemn form. The petition shall conclude with a prayer for the issuance of letters testamentary.

OCGA § 53-5-17

Amended by 2020 Ga. Laws 508,§ 1-19, eff. 1/1/2021.