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HB 1454 Safe deposit boxes; bank or other entity to permit limited access by deceased lessee's spouse, etc.

Introduced by: Vivian E. Watts | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Safe deposit boxes. Requires the bank or other entity renting a safe deposit box to permit limited access to the box by the deceased lessee's spouse, next of kin, guardian, conservator, agent under a power of attorney, or agent in an advance medical directive, or by a court clerk, to look for a will or other testamentary instrument. Currently, the lessor of the safe deposit box has the option of allowing entry for such purpose. Before allowing entry, the company shall require a person given limited access to a box to provide an affidavit and documentation regarding his relationship to the deceased person. A company that complies with these requirements shall not be liable for any loss or damage to the estate of the decedent resulting in the removal of any item from the box, unless the company acts in bad faith or permits the removal of items other than the will or other testamentary instrument. Any person who removes the will or other testamentary instrument from a box is answerable or accountable to the decedent's estate or to any other successor for such action.


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