Bill > HB89

This bill amends Louisiana Revised Statutes to allow notaries to obtain certified copies of death certificates under specific circumstances. Currently, obtaining a death certificate can be challenging for families settling estates. The bill permits a notary to request a certified death certificate if they submit their professional credentials and provide a written declaration that they are helping an heir prepare a small succession (a simplified probate process for estates with limited value, as defined in Louisiana Civil Procedure Article 3431). This change aims to streamline the process of estate settlement by making it easier for notaries to access necessary documentation when assisting families with smaller estates. The bill adds a new provision to existing law that expands the situations in which death certificates can be obtained, specifically focusing on supporting heirs through the legal process of transferring property after a loved one's death.

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https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=HB89&sbi=y