The bill amends various articles of the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure concerning the probate process for successions and donations. Key changes include provisions for ex parte probate, allowing the court to proceed with the probate of a testament without objection unless formally contested. The bill clarifies the process for presenting objections, requiring that they be filed in compliance with Article 2902. Additionally, it modifies the requirements for the preparation of a proces verbal of the hearing, ensuring it includes specific details about the testament and the testimony of witnesses.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions that allow individuals unable to pay court costs to litigate without prior payment, specifically in succession proceedings. It establishes a system for tracking costs incurred by such parties and mandates that any costs due to public officers be paid from succession assets. If a judgment is rendered in favor of the indigent party, the opposing party will be responsible for covering the costs, which will have a superior privilege over the rights of the indigent party or their attorney.