Senate Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to amend and reenact several articles of the Code of Civil Procedure related to successions and donations, with a focus on streamlining the probate process. Key changes include the authorization of ex parte probate when no objections are made, and the requirement that any objections must be filed in opposition rather than presented orally at the hearing. The bill also updates the procedures for the deposition of witnesses and the preparation of the proces verbal of probate, ensuring that the record of succession proceedings is comprehensive and includes necessary details about the testament's authenticity.

Additionally, the bill clarifies provisions regarding individuals who are unable to pay court costs, explicitly including succession proceedings in the privilege to litigate without prior payment. It allows for costs incurred during such proceedings to be paid from succession assets if a party is permitted to proceed without upfront costs. The effective date for these changes is set for August 1, 2025.