Probate: notice of death for child support obligations.
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Overview
This bill modifies the process for notifying child support agencies when a deceased person’s estate is being administered. It changes the timing of notification, delaying it from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027, and requires the general personal representative or estate attorney to have actual knowledge of a child support obligation or a child of the decedent subject to a child support order before providing notice. The bill clarifies that the representative doesn’t need to investigate to determine if such obligations exist, and establishes a four-month timeframe for child support agencies to pursue collection of outstanding debts.
Key provisions
- Changes the effective date for child support notification from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027.
- Requires actual knowledge of a child support obligation or a child subject to a child support order for notification.
- Clarifies that the estate representative is not required to investigate for child support obligations.
- Sets a four-month deadline for child support agencies to file claims.
- Amends the definition of ‘conservation easement’ in the Civil Code.
- Specifies the method of notification to the Department of Child Support Services.
Who is affected
- Estate administrators (general personal representatives and estate attorneys)
- Child support agencies
- Heirs and beneficiaries of estates
- Children of deceased individuals
- Individuals with outstanding child support obligations
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