IA HSB614

Establishes a 2-year statute of limitations for claims involving nontestamentary transfers (beneficiary designations, etc.) procured through tortious interference, undue influence, fraud, or other wrongful conduct, measured from the decedent's death.

Authorizes courts to award attorney fees, costs, and expenses to any party in disputed probate proceedings, payable by another party or from the estate.

Restructures wrongful death damages distribution: probate court determines amounts belonging to the estate versus those for loss of services/support, with estate funds covering administration costs and Medicaid reimbursement before distribution per will or intestacy.

Extends the deadline for personal representatives to file estate inventory reports from 90 days to 120 days after qualification.

Creates new trust code provisions establishing that trust contests are triable as law actions, other trust matters as equity proceedings, and specifies that court orders are final as to parties with notice; section 633A.6203 takes effect immediately upon enactment.