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DE HB131

Bill

Status

Passed

6/29/2023

Primary Sponsor

William Bush

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Origin

House of Representatives

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows either spouse to convey real property held as tenancy by the entirety to both spouses or to the other spouse without requiring the other spouse's joinder in the deed.

  • Permits conveyances between spouses in any estate or tenancy (other than tenancy by the entirety for single-spouse transfers) without the non-conveying spouse's joinder.

  • Authorizes conveyances by both spouses together to either one spouse alone or to both spouses in any estate or tenancy.

  • Deems all conveyances of the types described in the statute valid retroactively, including those made before, on, or after the effective date of this Act.

  • Confirms that property held by the entireties is not subject to the claims of a creditor of only one spouse.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Conveyance Of Real Estate Between Spouses.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/29/2023

Committee Referrals

Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology5/4/2023
Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce4/27/2023

Full Bill Text

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