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HB375Introduced in the House of Delegates

Estates and Trusts - Interpretation of Wills - Evidence of Intent (Granny's Law)

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Sean Stinnett, District 41

What does this bill do?

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Official description

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.

Where it stands

Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.

January 21, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. First Reading Judiciary

  2. Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.

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