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DE HB253
Bill
Status
12/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Eric Morrison
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AI Summary
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Amends Delaware Code to allow persons convicted of crimes that disqualify them from taking an oath to potentially receive letters testamentary or administration, which was previously prohibited outright
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Grants the Register of Wills discretionary authority to approve exceptions for convicted felons seeking to administer estates when good cause is shown
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Permits the Register of Wills to require the petitioner to retain a Delaware-licensed attorney for the entire estate administration as a condition of granting the exception
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Maintains existing prohibitions against granting letters testamentary or administration to minors or persons who are mentally incapacitated
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 12 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Persons Qualified To Receive Letters Testamentary Or Of Administration.
Last Action
Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 2 Favorable, 9 On Its Merits
3/10/2026