(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to the following proceedings:

1. (1) An action brought by a beneficiary if good cause is found by a court.
2. (2) An action brought by an executor or other fiduciary of a will that incorporates a no contest provision, unless the executor or other fiduciary is a beneficiary against whom the no contest provision is otherwise enforceable.
3. (3) An agreement, including a nonjudicial settlement agreement, among beneficiaries and any other interested persons to settle or resolve any other matter relating to a will or estate.
4. (4) An action to determine whether a proposed or pending motion or proceeding constitutes a contest.
5. (5) An action brought by or on behalf of a beneficiary to seek a ruling regarding the construction or interpretation of a will.
6. (6) An action or objection brought by a beneficiary, an executor, or other fiduciary that seeks a ruling on proposed distributions, fiduciary fees, or any other matter where a court has discretion.

7. (7) An action brought by the attorney general that:

   1. (A) seeks a ruling regarding the construction or interpretation of:

      1. (i) a will containing a charitable trust or charitable bequest; or
      2. (ii) a no contest provision contained in a will or trust that purports to penalize a charity or charitable interest; or

   2. (B) institutes any other proceedings relating to:

      1. (i) an estate; or

      2. (ii) a trust;

         if good cause is shown to do so.

         Formerly: Acts 1953, c.112, s.602. As amended by P.L.136-2018, SEC.215; P.L.163-2018, SEC.4; P.L.215-2018(ss), SEC.13.