SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 34
(By Senator Rowe)
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the
administration and management of estates of decedents and
minors and the powers, duties and qualifications of
fiduciaries charged with administering and managing those
estates.
Whereas, The methods of governing the administration and
management of estates of decedents and minors are outdated and
should be reviewed and revised; and
Whereas, The procedures required for the administration and
management of estates of decedents and minors are complex and
cumbersome for people appointed as fiduciaries; and
Whereas, The powers, duties and qualifications of fiduciaries
conflict at times; and
Whereas, An efficient, easily understood method of
administering and managing estates of decedents and minors serves
the best interests of the citizens of West Virginia; therefore, be
it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to study the administration and management of estates of
decedents and minors and the powers, duties and qualifications of fiduciaries charged with administering and managing those estates;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2004, on
its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts
of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this
study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be
paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on
Government and Finance.
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