Bill No. 30 61st Legislature - 2nd Session An Act Respecting the Probate Court Act and the Public Trustee Act Introduced: 3/24/2026 Bill Type: Government Bill Sponsored by: Hon. Robert MCKEE, K.C. Status: Second Reading Passed
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This New Brunswick bill amends the Probate Court Act and the Public Trustee Act to update their provisions.
Key Changes
- Amendments to the Probate Court Act (specific changes not available in provided text)
- Amendments to the Public Trustee Act (specific changes not available in provided text)
- Likely connected to related Bill No. 29 (Court Jurisdiction and Proceedings Transfer Act) and Bill No. 31 (Procedures Respecting Complaints Against Provincial Court Judges and Adjudicators Act), suggesting a broader court reform package
Gotchas
- The full text of the bill's amendments was not available in the provided source, so specific changes cannot be confirmed or detailed.
- This bill appears to be part of a broader legislative package alongside Bill No. 29 (Court Jurisdiction and Proceedings Transfer Act) and Bill No. 31, suggesting coordinated court reform efforts.
- Changes to the Public Trustee Act could affect vulnerable populations such as minors and mentally incapacitated individuals who rely on the Public Trustee to manage their finances.
Who's Affected
- Executors and administrators of estates in New Brunswick
- Beneficiaries of wills and estates
- Individuals whose assets are managed by the Public Trustee (e.g., minors, incapacitated persons)
- Lawyers and legal professionals practicing estate and probate law
- New Brunswick courts handling probate matters
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Gotchas
- The full text of the bill's amendments was not available in the provided source, so specific changes cannot be confirmed or detailed.
- This bill appears to be part of a broader legislative package alongside Bill No. 29 (Court Jurisdiction and Proceedings Transfer Act) and Bill No. 31, suggesting coordinated court reform efforts.
- Changes to the Public Trustee Act could affect vulnerable populations such as minors and mentally incapacitated individuals who rely on the Public Trustee to manage their finances.
Summary
Bill No. 30 from New Brunswick's 61st Legislature, 2nd Session, makes changes to two existing provincial laws: the Probate Court Act and the Public Trustee Act. The Probate Court Act governs how courts handle the estates of people who have died, including verifying wills and appointing administrators. The Public Trustee Act governs the office that manages assets for people who cannot manage their own affairs, such as minors or individuals who are mentally incapacitated. The bill was introduced by Hon. Robert McKee, K.C., a Liberal member representing Moncton Centre, and passed Second Reading on March 25, 2026. Because the full text of the amendments is not available in the provided source, the specific changes being made to each Act cannot be detailed here. Bills like this are typically introduced to modernize outdated language, improve administrative processes, align provincial laws with court restructuring, or clarify the roles and powers of the Public Trustee and probate courts.
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