Contracts
The 'dead man's statute' (Dead Man's Act) in Georgia could affect real estate contracts because:
AA. Real estate contracts signed before death are void
BB. It limits testimony about oral agreements with a deceased party, emphasizing the need for written contracts✓ Correct
CC. It applies only to estate planning documents
DD. It requires witnesses to all real estate contracts
Explanation
The Dead Man's Act limits a surviving party's ability to testify about private conversations with a deceased person. This underscores the importance of having real estate agreements in writing, since oral agreements cannot be easily proved after a party dies.
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