Ga. R. Prob. Ct. 2.8

As amended through April 15, 2024

Rule 2.8 - Article 6 Probate Courts - concurrent jurisdiction with superior courts

Article 6 Probate Courts have concurrent jurisdiction with superior courts in certain proceedings as set forth in OCGA § 15-9-127.

(A) Declaratory judgments;

(B) Tax-motivated estate planning dispositions of wards' property;

(C) Approval of settlement agreements;

(D) Appointment of new trustees;

(E) Acceptance of resignation of a trustee at beneficiaries' written request;

(F) Acceptance of resignation of trustee upon petition of trustee;

(G) Motions for DNA testing;

(H) Conversion to a unitrust; and

(I) Adjudication of petition for direction or construction of a will.

Ga. R. Prob. Ct. 2.8

Amended effective June 16, 2022.