As amended through October 9, 2024
Rule 2.8 - Article 6 Probate Courts - concurrent jurisdiction with superior courtsArticle 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. Amended effective June 16, 2022.