Allows removal of will contests and estate administration to circuit court without special equity.

This bill amends Alabama law to allow removal of will contests and estate administration to the circuit court without assigning special equity, provided the probate court and circuit court do not have concurrent jurisdiction. The bill outlines the process for removing proceedings, including the requirements for the notice of removal and the conditions under which the circuit court may remand the proceeding back to the probate court. It also addresses the assessment of costs and fees in cases of improper removal.

Allows removal of will contests and estate administration to circuit court without special equity.

This bill amends Alabama law to allow removal of will contests and estate administration to the circuit court without assigning special equity, provided the probate court and circuit court do not have concurrent jurisdiction. The bill outlines the process for removing proceedings, including the requirements for the notice of removal and the conditions under which the circuit court may remand the proceeding back to the probate court. It also addresses the assessment of costs and fees in cases of improper removal.