An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for uniform partition of heirs property and for uniform real property transfer on death.

SB 890, titled the "Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act," proposes new rules for dividing inherited family properties in Pennsylvania. It directly affects owners (called "cotenants") who jointly hold real estate through inheritance, particularly when 20% or more of the ownership is held by relatives. Key mechanisms include requiring a mandatory settlement conference before court action, granting family members a "right of first refusal" to buy out others at the same price, and establishing specific procedures for selling or dividing the property. If passed, this bill would replace older rules for these cases and apply to partition actions filed after its effective date.