Pennsylvania · 2025-2026
SB 1138
An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, adopting Uniform Acts: in short title and definitions, further providing for definitions; in wills, further providing for validity of execution and for revocation of a will; providing for electronic wills; in dispositions independent of letters, family exemption, probate of wills and grant of letters, further providing for self-proved wills; providing for uniform electronic estate planning documents; and making conforming changes.
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Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1138 amends Title 20 of the state's Consolidated Statutes to adopt Uniform Acts regarding decedents, estates, and fiduciaries. The legislation updates definitions, addresses the validity and revocation of wills, and establishes provisions for electronic wills and uniform electronic estate planning documents. Additionally, the bill modifies rules for self-proved wills and makes conforming changes to dispositions independent of letters and the probate process.
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Sponsors + 9 cosponsors
- Lisa Baker Republican lead
- Amanda Cappelletti Democratic
- Art Haywood Democratic
- Camera Bartolotta Republican
- Elder Vogel Republican
- Greg Rothman Republican
- Jay Costa Democratic
- Judy Schwank Democratic
- Judy Ward Republican
- Pat Stefano Republican