Starting 60 days after someone's death, their heirs can transfer real property worth $50,000 or less by filing a simple affidavit with the county register of deeds, instead of going through formal probate court proceedings. The affidavit must be signed by all heirs and include a copy of the death certificate, and it counts as proof of the facts stated in it. This creates a faster, cheaper way for families to settle small estates without needing a lawyer or court involvement.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 656
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 594
Signed by the President S.J. 457
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 536
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 0. S.J. 405
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 224
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 67, NAYS 1. H.J. 238
Judiciary Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0. H.J. 1
Judiciary Motion to amend H.J. 1
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 104
Ryan Cwach
Prime sponsor · Rep.
D
Cosponsors
Judiciary — Do Pass
Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Do Pass Amended