trusts; estates; policies; procedures

Added definitions for electronic records, electronic signatures, and electronic wills to modernize the legal framework for digital estate planning.

Revised the definition of 'Trust' to exclude certain arrangements like liquidation trusts and disability benefit programs.

Increased the homestead allowance from $18,000 to $18,000 (no change in amount but clarified calculation for multiple children) and updated references to nonprobate transfer statutes.

Updated rules for omitted children to clarify how they receive shares in estates when parents fail to include them in wills.

Clarified liability rules for nonprobate transferees when estates lack sufficient funds to pay debts and statutory allowances.