BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

SB 5403: Distribution of estates

Concerning the distribution of estates.

Summary

  • If at the time of death a petition for dissolution, separation, or declaration of invalidity is pending, the surviving spouse takes whatever he or she would have been entitled to under a separation agreement had the decedent not died, if there is one.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5403), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 1997
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Bob Morton (R-7)
Introduced
January 24, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
January 12, 1998

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Bob Morton (R-7)

3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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SB 5403 in other sessions

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