Any person convicted of offenses constituting elder abuse may not acquire property or receive any benefits upon death of victim, but such property, benefits to be distributed
Slayer or elder abuser shall be deemed to have predeceased decedent or victim as to property which would have passed from the decedent or victim or his estate to slayer.
Or have been acquired by dower, by curtesy or by statutory right as surviving spouse.
Property to be passed to or for benefit of slayer or elder abuser by devise or legacy from decedent or victim shall be distributed as if he had predeceased decedent.
if a person is charged with elder abuse, property or benefit that would pass to person from decedent's estate shall be placed and preserved in escrow by person appointed.
Upon dismissal or withdrawal of charge, or upon return of a verdict of not guilty, the property or benefit held in escrow shall pass as if no charge had been filed or made.
Legislative History
On Oct. 16, 2023, bill was introduced in House; on Dec. 13, 2023, bill passed House.
On Jan. 5, 2024, bill was introduced in Senate; on Jun. 27, 2024, bill passed Senate.
On Jul. 1, 2024, bill was approved by the governor, designated as Act No 40 of 2024.
Effectiveness
Bill provisions take effect in 180 days on Mar. 10, 2025.
