2026 Regular Session
SB190
Estates and Trusts - Interpretation of Wills - Evidence of Intent (Granny's Law)
Earlier-session bill · introduced 2025
Authorizing, under certain circumstances, a personal representative to petition the orphans' court to interpret a decedent's will in accordance with the decedent's intent as demonstrated by certain extrinsic evidence; authorizing the personal representative to require a certain legatee to demonstrate the use of a legacy under the decedent's will; requiring the court to interpret a will in a certain manner if certain language is included in the will; etc.
Legislative progress
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Committee referrals
January 14, 2026 · Senate
Judicial Proceedings
Instrument history
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Senate First Reading Judicial Proceedings
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Senate Hearing 1/20 at 1:00 p.m.
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Senate Pre-filed