(a) A Probate judge may issue warrants, subpoenas, and processes in conformity with the law necessary to compel the attendance of witnesses or to produce books, papers, documents, or tangible things, or to carry into effect the orders, sentences, or decrees of the Probate Court or the powers granted it by law.

(b) A Probate judge may appoint not more than three masters to report on a particular issue or to do or perform particular acts or to receive and report evidence. (Amended 1985, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 7; 2009, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 238a, eff. Feb. 1, 2011; 2011, No. 1, § 3, eff. Feb. 2, 2011.)