An Act relative to voluntary personal representatives

This bill (HD 3202) clarifies procedures for voluntary personal representatives handling a deceased person's estate in Massachusetts. It allows these representatives to open bank accounts for the estate by presenting a copy of a statement attested by the register, without needing original documents like policies or passbooks. Banks must accept this attested statement as valid documentation for opening estate accounts, streamlining access to financial assets for representatives managing estates. The change directly affects individuals serving as voluntary personal representatives and banks processing estate accounts.