House File 2532 amends various sections of Iowa's probate and trust laws, introducing new provisions and modifying existing ones. A significant addition is the new subsection 2B to Section 614.1, which establishes a two-year limitation for actions related to nontestamentary transfers that are influenced by wrongful conduct, such as fraud or undue influence. Additionally, a new section 633.163 allows courts to award costs and attorney fees in disputed judicial proceedings concerning a decedent's estate, while clarifying that these fees do not include those specified in section 633.198.

The bill also revises Section 633.336 regarding damages for wrongful death, detailing how such damages should be allocated between the estate and individuals suffering loss of services and support. It specifies that the probate court will determine the distribution of damages and the necessary payments for court costs and medical assistance. Furthermore, Section 633.361 is amended to extend the deadline for personal representatives to file a report and inventory of the decedent's property from ninety to one hundred twenty days. Lastly, a new section 633A.6203 outlines the nature of proceedings and notice requirements in trust code matters, establishing that certain actions will be triable in probate court and clarifying the finality of court orders. The bill is effective immediately upon enactment, with specific provisions applicable to decedents dying on or after July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 614.1, 633.336, 633.425
Enrolled: 614.1, 633.336, 633.425