New proposals or amended proposals
The following preliminary legislative proposals shall be published for a 30-day period for review and comment by members of The Missouri Bar and other relevant stakeholders prior to approval of the final proposals by the division or committee members and submission to the Board of Governors for consideration and final action. The next meeting of the Board of Governors will be
Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, in Kansas City.
Legislative Proposal 2024-08
Qualified Spousal Trusts
Proposed by Probate & Trust Division
§ 456.950, RSMo
Proposed amendment submitted by committee on July 14, 2023. Original proposal approved by the Board of Governors on Nov. 18, 2022.
Please
review the draft proposal and submit your comments. (After using this hyperlink, click on the Legislative Proposal # to view the text of the legislative proposal before submitting comments. The proposed amendments to the original proposal are indicated in red.)
Legislative Proposal 2024-09
Trust Termination
Proposed by Probate & Trust Division
§ 456.10-1005, RSMo
Draft proposal submitted by committee on July 14, 2023.
Please
review the draft proposal and submit your comments. (After using this hyperlink, click on the Legislative Proposal # to view the text of the legislative proposal before submitting comments.)
Carryover proposals
In 2022, the Board of Governors of The Missouri Bar approved the following proposals for introduction in the 102nd General Assembly (2023-2024). The proposals will be reintroduced in the 2nd Regular Session of the 102nd General Assembly (2024). Members may still submit comments on these approved proposals. The Government Relations Committee will review all comments and present any recommendations to the Board of Governors, if additional action is necessary.
Legislative Proposal 2024-01
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Proposed by Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee
Originally approved by the Board of Governors on Nov. 20, 2020; reapproved on July 16, 2021.
Please
review the adopted proposal and submit your comments. (After using this hyperlink, click on the Legislative Proposal # to view the text of the legislative proposal before submitting comments.)
Legislative Proposal 2024-02
Assignments for Benefit of Creditors
Proposed by Bankruptcy Creditor-Debtor Rights Committee
Originally approved by the Board of Governors on Nov. 20, 2020; reapproved on July 16, 2021.
Please
review the adopted proposal and submit your comments. (After using this hyperlink, click on the Legislative Proposal # to view the text of the legislative proposal before submitting comments.)
Legislative Proposal 2024-03
Electronic Wills and Estate Planning Documents
Proposed by Probate & Trust Division
Chapter 474, RSMo
Originally approved by the Board of Governors on Nov. 18, 2022.
Please
review the adopted proposal and submit your comments. (After using this hyperlink, click on the Legislative Proposal # to view the text of the legislative proposal before submitting comments.)
Legislative Proposal 2024-04
Fees and Expenses in Administrative Proceedings (and Resulting Civil Actions)
Proposed by Administrative Law Committee
§ 536.085, RSMo
Originally approved by the Board of Governors on Nov. 18, 2022.
Please
review the adopted proposal and submit your comments. (After using this hyperlink, click on the Legislative Proposal # to view the text of the legislative proposal before submitting comments.)
Legislative Proposal 2024-05
Trust Situs
Proposed by Probate & Trust Division
§ 456.1-108, RSMo
Originally approved by the Board of Governors on Nov. 18, 2022.
Please
review the adopted proposal and submit your comments. (After using this hyperlink, click on the Legislative Proposal # to view the text of the legislative proposal before submitting comments.)
Legislative Proposal 2024-06
Missouri (Uniform) Fiduciary Income and Principal Act
Proposed by Probate & Trust Division
Chapter 469, RSMo
Originally approved by the Board of Governors on Nov. 18, 2022.
Please
review the adopted proposal and submit your comments. (After using this hyperlink, click on the Legislative Proposal # to view the text of the legislative proposal before submitting comments.)
Legislatve Proposal 2024-07
Estate Planning Documents Executed During a State of Emergency
Proposed by Probate & Trust Division
Chapter 474, RSMo
Originally approved by the Board of Governors on Nov. 18, 2022.
Please
review the adopted proposal and submit your comments. (After using this hyperlink, click on the Legislative Proposal # to view the text of the legislative proposal before submitting comments.)