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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

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

10/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

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