S.E.A. 355, P.L. 81-2015 Effective: July 1, 2015 Provides that a trust may incorporate by reference a document that exists at the time the trust is executed. Specifies that funeral expenses and expenses of a tombstone are expenses of administration. Expands the definition of "person" in certain cases under the probate code to include governmental entities and other legal entities. … [Read more...] about Various probate and trust matters
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Claim deadlines
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 65 concerning claim deadlines authored and presented by Sen. Holman. The bill amends provisions related to the time frame for barring claims filed against an estate and the statute of limitations on claims. These provisions would apply to estates when the decedent’s death occurred after June 30, 2015. An amendment was offered that provides a n … [Read more...] about Claim deadlines
Various probate and trust matters
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 355 concerning various probate and trust matters sponsored by Rep. Koch. Author Sen. Steele introduced an amendment concerning attorneys in fact which was adopted by consent. As amended, the bill provides that a trust may incorporate by reference a document that exists at the time the trust is executed. The bill also specifies that funeral e … [Read more...] about Various probate and trust matters
Mid-Session: Probate Law
Bill No. Bill Title Committee 2nd Reading 3rd Reading Sponsor(s) SB 5 Uniform Powers of Appointment Act 1/22/15 Do Pass 1/26/15 Engrossed 1/27/15 Passed 50-0 Washburne SB 57 Accounts under a power of attorney 1/8/15 Do Pass –A 1/12/15 Engrossed 1/13/15 Passed 48-1 Cox, Steuerwald SB 65 Claim deadlines 1/27/15 Do Pass –A; 2/17/15 Do Pass –A 2/23/15 Engrossed 2/24/15 Passed 48-2 … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Probate Law
Claim deadlines
The Senate Civil Law Committee heard Sen. Holdman’s SB 65 on claim deadlines. This bill removes provisions barring certain claims filed against a decedent’s estate more than nine months after the date of the decedent’s death. The amendment, adopted by consent, changes the deadline to either nine months or after two months have passed from the date notice is given to the creditor, whi … [Read more...] about Claim deadlines