The clerk shall have the authority, in the clerk's discretion, to consider and approve settlement agreements where the following apply: (1) The controversy arises with respect to a matter over which the clerk has jurisdiction. (2) The controversy arose in good faith. Nothing herein shall be construed as giving a clerk the authority to approve a settlement agreement modifying the terms of a last will and testament or resolving a caveat of a last will and testament. (2011-344, s. 4.) Article 2A. Probate of Will.
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