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HB 6818

AN ACT CONCERNING THE REQUIRED NOTICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE PROBATE COURT TO FAMILY MEMBERS UPON THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A CONSERVATOR OF THE ESTATE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Minnie Gonzalez and 1 co-sponsor

Overview: HB 6818, AN ACT CONCERNING THE REQUIRED NOTICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE PROBATE COURT TO FAMILY MEMBERS UPON THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A CONSERVATO

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Judiciary
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Bill Summary · HB 6818

Overview: HB 6818, AN ACT CONCERNING THE REQUIRED NOTICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE PROBATE COURT TO FAMILY MEMBERS UPON THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A CONSERVATOR OF THE ESTATE, REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Judiciary, Introduced: January 29, 2025

Purpose and Intent: The primary purpose of this bill is to enhance the notification requirements for the Probate Court when an application is filed for the appointment of a conservator of an individual's estate.

Key Provisions:
- Requires the Probate Court to provide written notice to all of the individual's family members, including spouses, children, and siblings, upon the filing of an application for the appointment of a conservator.
- Specifies that the notice must be sent within 5 business days of the filing and include information about the application and the individual's right to object.
- Mandates that the notice be sent by both regular and certified mail to ensure receipt by the family members.

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Individuals who may have a conservator appointed for their estate will have their family members notified in a timely manner.
- Family members will have the opportunity to be informed and potentially participate in the conservatorship proceedings.
- The Probate Court will be responsible for the additional notification requirements.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been referred to the Joint Committee on Judiciary for review and consideration.
- If passed, the new notification requirements would take effect immediately, improving the transparency and due process of conservatorship proceedings.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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