HB2919

SMALL ESTATE AFFIDAVIT

Introduced·2/5/25
Introduced Text

HB2919 amends the Small Estates Article of the Probate Act of 1975 to allow a small estate affidavit to transfer personal property if the estate is.

HB2919 amends the Small Estates Article of the Probate Act of 1975. It allows a small estate affidavit to be used to transfer personal property in a decedent's estate if no letters of office are outstanding and no petition for letters is pending. The estate must be limited to tangible and intangible personal property not exceeding $150,000 and motor vehicles, trailers, and mobile homes registered with the Secretary of State. The affiant must indemnify and hold harmless all creditors, heirs, and legatees of the decedent's estate.

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Where it stands

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Rules Committee
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Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

2:00 PM

Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

8:00 AM

Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 21, 2025

House

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 12, 2025

House

To Commercial & Property Law Subcommittee