1. (a) This section applies in any action, proceeding, or matter, of any character or nature whatever, relating to, connected with, or involving the estate of a decedent.

2. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), any of the parties to the action, proceeding, or matter are entitled to:

   1. (1) a change of judge; or

   2. (2) a change of venue from the county;

      for the same reasons, and upon the same terms and conditions, upon which there may be a change of judge or a change of venue from the county in any civil action.

3. (c) This section does not authorize:

   1. (1) a change of venue from the county of the administration of the estate of a decedent; or

   2. (2) a change of venue from the county upon the exceptions to the final report of an administrator or executor;

      and there shall be no change of venue from the county upon exceptions to the final report of an administrator or executor.

      [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-2-10-1.]

As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.31.