SB48 Summary

• Allows estate administration to be transferred from probate court to circuit court in counties where the probate judge must be learned in law, at any time before final settlement proceedings commence, by heirs, executors, administrators, or other interested parties.

• Permits circuit court to transfer guardianship or conservatorship administration from probate court to circuit court under the same conditions and timing as estate transfers.

• Requires circuit court to remand cases back to probate court if removal was sought for improper delay or did not comply with applicable law.

• Allows circuit court discretionary remand to probate court when all contested matters are resolved and appeal periods have expired, or when all interested parties request remand.

• Effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.