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Bill would let probate administrators pay certain attorney fees ahead of mortgage claims in low‑asset estates
Summary
Representative Stewart told the House Judiciary Committee House Bill 55 would allow probate administration costs to be paid ahead of mortgage claims in some land‑sale situations, with a proposed $5,000 cap to limit impact on mortgage holders.
Representative Stewart presented sponsor testimony for House Bill 55, which would clarify how probate attorney fees and administration costs are paid from estates that must sell real property. Stewart said the bill aims to ensure low‑asset estates can be fully administered when mortgage claim proceeds otherwise exhaust estate funds.
Stewart told the committee the current statutory scheme allows the costs of a…
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