Ga. Code § 44-6-23

Current through 2023-2024 Legislative Session Chapter 709

Section 44-6-23 - Construction of words such as "heirs" or "heirs of body."

Limitations over to "heirs," "heirs of the body," "lineal heirs," "lawful heirs," "issue," or words of similar meaning shall be held to mean "children" whether the parents are alive or dead. Under such words the children and the descendants of deceased children by representation in being at the time of the vesting of the estate shall take.

OCGA § 44-6-23