The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 223 on accounting by attorney in fact, sponsored by Rep. Steuerwald. The bill provides that an attorney in fact is required to render and deliver a written accounting if requested by a person who jointly owns an account with the principal. The bill also provides that an attorney in fact may not render and deliver an accounting to the child of … [Read more...] about Accounting by attorney in fact
Probate
Various trust matters
For amend and vote only, the House Judiciary Committee heard SB 265 on various trust matters, sponsored by Rep. Steuerwald. The bill does the following: Defines "designated representative", "judicial proceeding", and "nonjudicial matter" for purposes of the trust code. Authorizes the establishment of legacy trusts. Prescribes the procedures for establishing a legacy trust and … [Read more...] about Various trust matters
Probate matters
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 518 on probate matters, sponsored by Rep. Steuerwald. The bill does the following: Allows a person to contest two or more wills if there is prima facie evidence that: (1) the decedent suffered from an irreversible medical or psychiatric condition that predated theearliest will to be challenged; or (2) a party beneficially interested in one … [Read more...] about Probate matters
Electronic estate planning
The Senate Judiciary committee heard HB 1591, sponsored by Senator Koch, concerning electronic estate planning and other probate matters. This bill allows a person to contest two or more wills if there is prima facie evidence that the decedent suffered from an irreversible medical or psychiatric condition that predated the earliest will to be challenged, or a party beneficially … [Read more...] about Electronic estate planning
Supported decision making
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 380, sponsored by Sen. McNamara, on supported decision making. This bill requires that a person who files a petition for the appointment of a guardian for an incapacitated person or minor must inform the court what less restrictive alternatives were considered or implemented and, if less restrictive alternatives were not considered or … [Read more...] about Supported decision making