HB253

An Act To Amend Title 12 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Persons Qualified To Receive Letters Testamentary Or Of Administration.

Final Passage·6/24/26
Draft Text

Delaware HB253 amends qualifications for receiving letters testamentary or of administration, barring minors, mentally incapacitated individuals, and.

Delaware HB253 amends Title 12 of the Delaware Code to specify that letters testamentary or of administration cannot be granted to minors, mentally incapacitated individuals, or those convicted of crimes disqualifying them from taking an oath. Exceptions can be made by the Register of Wills if good cause is shown, potentially requiring the petitioner to retain a Delaware Supreme Court attorney for estate administration.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 21–0 · Jun 24
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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13
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 17

12:00 PM

Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology

Mar 10

12:00 PM

Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce

History

Jun 24

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

Jun 17

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits

Jun 17

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits