Transfer of probate jurisdiction. (1) All probate jurisdiction, authority, powers, functions and duties of the county courts and the judges thereof are transferred to the circuit courts and the judges thereof in all counties except Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Malheur, Sherman and Wheeler Counties

(2) All probate jurisdiction, authority, powers, functions and duties of the circuit courts and the judges thereof are transferred to the county courts and the judges thereof in Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Malheur, Sherman and Wheeler Counties. [1969 c.591 §2; 1995 c.658 §71]