SB149 Alabama 2023 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, the probate court has original and general jurisdiction over the probate of wills, the granting of letters testamentary, the sale and disposition of real and personal property belonging to an intestate estate, and other matters
Existing law also provides conditions under which a matter may be removed from the probate court to the circuit court
This bill would clarify that while an estate or will contest is removed from the probate court to the circuit court, all subsequent filings regarding the removed matter are required to be filed in the circuit court
Relating to the probate code; to amend Act 2022-427, 2022 Regular Session, now appearing as Sections 43-8-213 and 43-8-215, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide for the jurisdiction of certain will contest proceedings that have been removed from the probate court to the circuit court. SB149 INTRODUCED
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2023 | S | Introduced and Referred to Senate Judiciary |
| April 4, 2023 | S | Read First Time in House of Origin |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | SB149 Alabama 2023 Session - Introduced |