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§ 44-6-189. Uniformity Among States

In applying and construing this subpart, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact the “Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act.” History. Code 1981, § 44-6-189 , enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 97, § 2/HB 744.

§ 44-6-200. Short Title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Uniform Statutory Rule Against Perpetuities.” History. Code 1981, § 44-6-200 , enacted by Ga. L. 1990, p. 1837, § 2. Law reviews. For comment on Regents of Univ. Sys. v. Trust Co., 186 Ga. 498 , 198 S.E. 345 (1938), see 1 Ga. B.J. […]

§ 44-6-201. Validity of Nonvested Property Interest or Power of Appointment

A nonvested property interest is invalid unless: When the interest is created, it is certain either to vest or to terminate within the lifetime of an individual then alive or within 21 years after the death of that individual; or The interest either vests or terminates within 360 years after its creation. A general power […]

§ 44-6-204. Exceptions to Applicability of Article

Code Section 44-6-201 shall not apply to: A nonvested property interest or a power of appointment arising out of a nondonative transfer, except a nonvested property interest or a power of appointment arising out of: A premarital or postmarital agreement; A separation or divorce settlement; A spouse’s election; A similar arrangement arising out of a […]

§ 44-6-181. Application; Determination of Heirs Property

This subpart shall apply to partition actions filed on or after January 1, 2013. In an action to partition real property under Subpart 1 or 2 of this part, the court shall determine whether the property is heirs property. If the court determines that the property is heirs property, the property shall be partitioned pursuant […]