The Civil Law Committee heard SB 291 authored by Sens. Zakas and Steele recommending that the Legislative Council reestablish the probate code study commission. Two amendments were adopted by consent. The first amendment authorizes the commission to meet as needed. The second amendment removes the fiscal aspects of the bill. The Indiana State Bar Association, Probate, Trust and Real Property Section testified in support of the bill. The Indiana Banker’s Association also testified in support of the bill but recommended that the commission composition be reviewed to ensure balance. The amended bill passed 9-0.
Read the bill at http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2015/bills/senate/291.