Both houses of the Pennsylvania legislature have passed H.B. 1760, which was signed by the governor on July 1, 2024, becoming Act 40 of 2024. Act 40 amends 20 Pa.C.S. Ch. 88 (which was titled “Slayers” and is retitled “Slayers … Continue reading
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A plea of nolo contendere, followed by sentencing, was a “conviction” within the meaning of the Slayer’s Act, and so summary judgment against the convicted slayer was appropriate. Abbott Estate, 6 Fid.Rep.3d 80 (O.C. Butler 2015), aff’d, Nos. 1071 and … Continue reading
An intestate heir found guilty but mentally ill in first degree murder of the decedent was barred from inheriting under the Slayer’s Act, 20 Pa.C.S. § 8801 et seq. McAndrew Estate, 131 A.3d 988, 2016 PA Super 4 (1/5/2016), aff’ng 5 … Continue reading