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SB1542 • 2026

Modifies provisions relating to fiduciaries in probate matters

Modifies provisions relating to fiduciaries in probate matters

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Crawford, Sandy; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-02-05
Official status
Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
Effective date
2026-08-28

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-05 S308

    Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee

  2. 2026-01-12 S140

    S First Read

Official Summary Text

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SB 1542 - This act provides that the definition of "interested persons" in regards to probate matters shall include any person or agency nominated to serve as a fiduciary in any application for letters, petition for appointment of a guardian or conservator, or petition for appointment of a trustee.

Additionally, this act provides that if a public administrator is nominated as a fiduciary or at any stage of the proceeding is being considered for nomination as a fiduciary, the public administrator shall receive a copy of the application or petition along with any accompanying documents and shall receive written notice indicating the date and time of the proceeding. The public administrator shall also have an opportunity to attend and be heard at such proceedings.

Additionally, this act provides that nominated fiduciaries shall receive notice of hearings on petitions to determine the application for letters testamentary or of administration of an estate of a decedent by interested persons.
KATIE O'BRIEN