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DE SB52

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/16/2009

Primary Sponsor

Michael Barbieri

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Origin

Senate

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Deletes the phrase "issued by the Register of Wills" from Section 306(a) of Title 12 of the Delaware Code relating to small estate affidavits.

  • Adds new subsection (d) to Section 306 allowing the Register of Wills to issue affidavits "when and where appropriate," removing the exclusive issuance requirement.

  • Applies to small estate affidavits for distribution of personal estates valued at less than $30,000 without requiring letters from the Register of Wills.

  • Supported unanimously by the Registers of Wills from New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Interstate Compact For The Placement Of Children.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/16/2009

Committee Referrals

Judiciary6/29/2009
Children; Youth & Families3/25/2009

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