Bill Sponsor
Delaware House Bill 333
Session 153
An Act To Amend Title 12 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Distribution Of Decedent's Property Without Grant Of Letters Of Administration.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 23, 2026
First Action
Mar 25, 2026
Latest Action
Apr 23, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
333
State
Delaware
Session
153
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Primary
Republican
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Unknown
Sarah McBride
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Summary
This Act changes the probate dollar limit for administering a small estate without requiring Letters of Administration or Letters of Testamentary from $30,000 to $50,000. This Act also makes changes to conform with the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Actions (4)
04/23/2026
Senate
Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in Senate
04/23/2026
House
Passed By House. Votes: 35 YES 6 ABSENT
04/14/2026
House
Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 1 Favorable, 9 On Its Merits
03/25/2026
House
Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House
Sources
Record Created
Mar 25, 2026 6:50:59 PM
Record Updated
Apr 24, 2026 6:35:51 AM