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AL HB288

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ben Robbins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 12-11-41, Code of Alabama 1975, to allow circuit courts to conduct trial de novo proceedings when probate estates are removed to circuit court for administration
  • Under current law, circuit courts are bound by probate court's prior legal and factual conclusions when estates are transferred; the bill eliminates this requirement
  • Parties may mutually agree to use the probate court's record of proceedings instead of a trial de novo
  • Adds requirement for payment of circuit court costs upon filing a removal petition
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Removal of estate to circuit court; trial de novo

Courts & Judges

Last Action

Pending House Judiciary

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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