New York A08760 removes inability to read and write English as a reason for ineligibility to act as a fiduciary.

New York A08760 amends the surrogate's court procedure act to remove the inability to read and write the English language as a reason for a court to declare someone ineligible to act as a fiduciary. The bill retains the ability to declare ineligible those convicted of felonies adverse to estate welfare, such as embezzlement or breach of fiduciary duty. This change takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New York A08760 removes inability to read and write English as a reason for ineligibility to act as a fiduciary.

New York A08760 amends the surrogate's court procedure act to remove the inability to read and write the English language as a reason for a court to declare someone ineligible to act as a fiduciary. The bill retains the ability to declare ineligible those convicted of felonies adverse to estate welfare, such as embezzlement or breach of fiduciary duty. This change takes effect immediately upon enactment.