Decedents' estates, will contests, removal to circuit court authorized

HB 264 simplifies the process for moving estate administration and will contest cases from probate court to circuit court in Alabama. It allows these cases to be transferred without requiring special equity jurisdiction, making it easier for parties to request removal to circuit court. The bill directly affects individuals involved in will disputes or estate management, such as heirs, executors, or contesting family members. It updates court procedures with minor technical changes to modernize the existing legal code, effective October 1, 2026. This is a procedural change focused on streamlining court transfers, not altering substantive estate law.