North DakotaHB 12242025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

AN ACT to amend and reenact section 30.1-23-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the administration of small estates.

Sponsored By: Lawrence R. Klemin (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Higher small-estate limit for collecting inherited property

North Dakota raises the estate limit for collecting inherited personal property by affidavit, a sworn statement, from $50,000 to $100,000. The limit counts the entire estate covered by the inheritance rules, wherever located, after subtracting liens and other claims against property. Existing safeguards remain: at least 30 days must pass after death, and the person claiming property must be entitled to it. No request to appoint a personal representative may be pending or already granted anywhere. The affidavit must confirm all these facts and may be prepared by or for the person claiming the property. Once presented, those owing money or holding covered property must pay or deliver it to that person. Securities transfer agents must also change registered ownership from the deceased person to that person.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Lawrence R. Klemin

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Scott Louser

    Republican • House

  • SuAnn Olson

    Republican • House

  • Bill Tveit

    Republican • House

  • Steve Vetter

    Republican • House

  • Claire Cory

    Republican • Senate

  • David Hogue

    Republican • Senate

  • Diane Larson

    Republican • Senate

  • Jonathan Sickler

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 135 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/13/2025

Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0

Yes: 47 • No: 0

House vote • 1/31/2025

Second reading, passed, yeas 88 nays 0

Yes: 88 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Filed with Secretary Of State 03/20

    3/24/2025House
  2. Signed by Governor 03/19

    3/21/2025House
  3. Sent to Governor

    3/18/2025House
  4. Signed by Speaker

    3/18/2025House
  5. Signed by President

    3/17/2025Senate
  6. Returned to House

    3/14/2025House
  7. Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0

    3/13/2025Senate
  8. Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 7 0 0

    3/12/2025Senate
  9. Committee Hearing 10:00

    3/12/2025Senate
  10. Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee

    2/13/2025Senate
  11. Received from House

    2/3/2025Senate
  12. Second reading, passed, yeas 88 nays 0

    1/31/2025House
  13. Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 14 0 0

    1/29/2025House
  14. Committee Hearing 09:00

    1/29/2025House
  15. Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary Committee

    1/13/2025House

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