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CA AB2080

Bill

Status

Failed

11/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

James Gallagher

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Origin

State Assembly

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Probate Code Section 8200 to expand the types of death certificates accepted for will release from court clerks.

  • Allows court clerks to release copies of wills upon receipt of an "informational certified copy" of a death certificate in addition to the previously required certified copy.

  • Defines "informational certified copy" by reference to Health and Safety Code Section 103526 specifications.

  • Maintains existing requirements that custodians deliver wills to superior court within 30 days of testator's death and mail copies to named executors or beneficiaries.

  • No appropriation or new fiscal impact on state budget required.

Legislative Description

Probate of wills: death certificates.

Last Action

From Senate committee without further action.

11/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/28/2016
Rules4/14/2016
Appropriations3/29/2016
Judiciary2/29/2016

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