Legislation - HB1518

Title: Estates and Trusts - Interpretation of Wills - Extrinsic Evidence of Intent (Granny's Law)
Sponsored by: Delegate Rosenberg
Status: In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Analysis

Synopsis

Authorizing, under certain circumstances, a personal representative to petition the Orphans' Court to interpret a decedent's will in accordance with the decedent's intent as demonstrated by certain extrinsic evidence; establishing a certain rebuttable presumption as to a decedent's intent; authorizing the personal representative to require a certain legatee to demonstrate the use of a legacy under the decedent's will; authorizing the personal representative to petition the court to issue a certain order or judgment; etc.

Committees

Original:: Rules and Executive Nominations

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2024

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/26/2024 Legislative Date 2/26/2024 Action First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Estates and Trusts - Interpretation of Wills - Extrinsic Evidence of Intent (Granny's Law) Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
House	2/26/2024	2/26/2024	First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
			Text - First - Estates and Trusts - Interpretation of Wills - Extrinsic Evidence of Intent (Granny's Law)

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