This bill pertains to the probate court fees in Escambia County, Alabama, and establishes a new fee structure that the Judge of Probate will implement. The bill specifies a range of fees for various services, including $105 for the probate of a will and administration, $65 for name changes and legitimation, $145 for guardianship and conservatorship, and $125 for adoption, among others. Additionally, it outlines fees for filing wills, indexing, notary recording, UCC instruments, and plat recording. The bill stipulates that these fees will replace those prescribed by general law, except for any service fees that are not specifically addressed in this new structure.

The act will take effect on October 1, 2025, and it does not include any deletions from current law, as it solely introduces new fee amounts for the specified services. The bill aims to provide clarity and consistency in the fee collection process for probate court services in Escambia County.