Estates and Trusts - Cross-Jurisdictional Probate Judges
Sponsor: Jason C. Buckel (District 1B)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Estates and TrustsStatus: Unfavorable Report by Judiciary; Withdrawn (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Creating the office of cross-jurisdictional probate judge in each judicial circuit; and authorizing a cross-jurisdictional probate judge to adjudicate matters within the jurisdiction of the orphans' court on the request of an interested person.
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Testimony (3)
MGA witness listFAV 1FavorableUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Delegate Buckel, Delegate Buckellegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Lasley, Jonathan | MSBA Estate and Trust Law Section | Oral |
| UNF | Elalamy, Sara | Maryland Judiciary | Written (PDF) |