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MS HB554
Bill
Status
Failed
1/30/2018
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
- Requires each chancery clerk to maintain a will registry in their office as an additional duty.
- Allows any county resident to file a copy of their will with that county's chancery clerk's will registry.
- Prohibits chancery clerks from filing wills for persons who are not residents of that county.
- Clarifies that filing a will in the registry does not affect the validity of the will under any circumstances.
- Effective date is July 1, 2018.
Legislative Description
Will registry; require chancery clerk to maintain.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/30/2018
Committee Referrals
Judiciary A1/8/2018
Full Bill Text
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