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MA H1950

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Robertson

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 190B, Section 3-1201 to expand the powers of voluntary personal representatives in estate settlements
  • Adds explicit authority for voluntary personal representatives to open bank accounts for the estate of a decedent
  • Requires banks to accept a register-attested statement as valid documentation for opening an estate bank account and recognizing the voluntary personal representative's appointment
  • Declared an emergency law to take effect immediately, intended to expedite interstate estate settlements

Legislative Description

Relative to voluntary personal representatives

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

3/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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