Request for Determination of Necessity for Administration
Determination of Heirship · Authorization and Procedures for Commencement of Proceeding to Declare Heirship
A person who files an application under Section 202.005 not later than the fourth anniversary of the date of the death of the decedent who is the subject of the application may request that the court determine whether there is a need for administration of the decedent's estate. The court shall hear evidence on the issue and, in the court's judgment, make a determination of the issue.
Official text of the Texas Estates Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.
