SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 17

(By Senators Trump, Plymale and Romano)

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the entire process of probate with the goal of making the process less burdensome for our citizens, particularly those who have little or no assets at the time of death or who are married and have jointly held reciprocal wills.

            Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

            That the Legislature hereby requests the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the entire process of probate with the goal of making the process less burdensome for our citizens, particularly those who have little or no assets at the time of death or who are married and have jointly held reciprocal wills; and, be it

            Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2016, 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.