AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 12 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION OF DECEDENT'S PROPERTY WITHOUT GRANT OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION.

This Act changes the probate dollar limit for administering a small estate without requiring Letters of Administration or Letters of Testamentary from $30,000 to $50,000. This Act also makes changes to conform with the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

Voted 6/10/2026View source

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6/10/2026Signed by Governor
5/20/2026Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
5/5/2026Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
4/23/2026Passed By House. Votes: 35 YES 6 ABSENT
4/23/2026Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate
4/14/2026Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 1 Favorable, 9 On Its Merits
3/25/2026Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House