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x-Did Not Pass: SB 960 -- Convicted felon as independent executor

Caption: Relating to the waiver of the disqualification of a convicted felon from serving as independent executor of a decedent's estate.
Author: Wentworth
Bill History
Bill Text

Relevance: This bill would permit a convicted felon to serve as independent executor if the decedent appointed the felon and waived the disqualification of felons from service, so long as the felon otherwise qualifies as personal representative. 

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