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Texas Estates Code § 257.151

Appointment of Personal Representative and Opening of Administration After Will Admitted to Probate as Muniment of Title

Probate of Will as Muniment of Title · Subsequent Estate Administration

A court order admitting a will to probate as a muniment of title under this chapter does not preclude the subsequent appointment of a personal representative and opening of an administration for the testator's estate if:

(1) an application under Chapter 301 is filed not later than the fourth anniversary of the testator's death; or

(2) the administration of the testator's estate is necessary for a reason provided by Section 301.002(b).

Official text of the Texas Estates Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1141 (H.B. 2782), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2019.

This section refers to

§ 301.002