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DE SB52

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/25/2011

Primary Sponsor

Edward Bennett

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Origin

Senate

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Deletes the requirement that small estate affidavits must be "issued by the Register of Wills" from Delaware Code Title 12, Section 306(a)
  • Adds new subsection (d) to Section 306 allowing the Register of Wills to issue affidavits "when and where appropriate"
  • Applies to small estates valued at less than $30,000 that allow distribution of personal property without formal probate proceedings
  • Supported unanimously by the Registers of Wills from New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 12 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Issuance Of Small Estate Affidavits.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/25/2011

Committee Referrals

Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce5/26/2011
Banking4/5/2011

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