HB1091

In intestate succession, further providing for shares of others than surviving spouse.

Introduced·4/1/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1091 amends intestate succession laws to specify the order of inheritance for estates without a surviving spouse.

Pennsylvania HB1091 amends Title 20 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to detail the order of intestate succession when a decedent leaves no surviving spouse. The estate first passes to the decedent's issue, then to the parents, followed by the issue of the parents, then to the grandparents, uncles, aunts, and their children and grandchildren. If no eligible relatives are found, the estate goes to an endowed community fund. The bill also defines "community foundation" and "endowed community fund." This act will take effect in 60 days.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Judiciary: Report Bill As Committed

26 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 17, 2025

9:30 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

History

Sep 10, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

Sep 10, 2025

House

Laid on the table

Jun 17, 2025

House

Reported as committed