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Chapter 256

Probate of Wills Generally

Subchapter A. Effectiveness of Will; Period for Probate

256.001 Will Not Effective Until Probated 256.002 Probate Before Death Void 256.003 Period for Admitting Will to Probate; Protection for Certain Purchasers

Subchapter B. Application Requirements

256.051 Eligible Applicants for Probate of Will 256.052 Contents of Application for Probate of Will 256.053 Filing of Will with Application for Probate Generally Required 256.054 Additional Application Requirements When No Will Is Produced

Subchapter C. Procedures for Second Application

256.101 Procedure on Filing of Second Application When Original Application Has Not Been Heard 256.102 Procedure on Filing of Second Application for Probate After First Will Has Been Admitted 256.103 Procedure When Application for Probate Is Filed After Letters of Administration Have Been Granted

Subchapter D. Required Proof for Probate of Will

256.151 General Proof Requirements 256.152 Additional Proof Required for Probate of Will 256.153 Proof of Execution of Attested Will 256.154 Proof of Execution of Holographic Will 256.155 Procedures for Depositions When No Contest Is Filed 256.156 Proof of Will Not Produced in Court 256.157 Testimony Regarding Probate to Be Committed to Writing

Subchapter E. Admission of Will To, and Procedures Following, Probate

256.201 Admission of Will to Probate 256.202 Custody of Probated Will 256.203 Establishing Contents of Will Not in Court's Custody 256.204 Period for Contest