This bill increases the dollar limit for small estate probate from $50,000 to $100,000, making it easier for families to transfer a deceased person's property without going through formal probate court proceedings. Someone can now use a simple affidavit to collect money or property owed to an estate as long as the total estate value (minus debts) doesn't exceed $100,000 instead of the previous $50,000 cap.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 428
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 334
Signed by the President S.J. 262
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 288
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 0. S.J. 234
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 140
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 68, NAYS 0. H.J. 148
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent H.J. 1
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0. H.J. 1
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 46
David Wheeler
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Will Mortenson
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass
Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass