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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.1044 194th (Current)

An Act relative to the efficient management and operation of the registries of probate

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1044) of Joanne M. Comerford, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Jacob R. Oliveira, John C. Velis and others for legislation relative to the efficient management and operation of the registries of probate. The Judiciary.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Joanne M. Comerford
Status:
Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
There are 14 Probate and Family Courts across Massachusetts, each with their own Register of Probate. Since the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code was implemented in 2012, probate courts have experienced an increase in cases and petitions and accordingly have hired additional assistant registers to enable the courts to continue their work in an expeditious manner. This bill updates the statute that structures probate courts to codify these personnel changes and provide stability for the courts.
* The bill summary was created by the Primary Sponsor of the bill; no committee of the General Court certifies the accuracy of its contents.

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