what texas code chapter and section govern wills
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what texas code chapter and section govern wills
Asked on June 25, 2009 under Estate Planning, Texas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Texas has a separate Probate Code. To review it, you can start here: https://law.justia.com/texas/codes/pb.html
For forms, this will help: https://law.justia.com/texas/codes/pb.htmlhttps://law.justia.com/texas/codes/pb.html
Since this can be a technical and complicated area of the law, you may want to consult with an attorney regarding this.
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
When you say what section covers wills do you mean the writing and executing of a will or the probate of a will? These are different. In reviewing some of the information available it appears that Texas has some idiosyncrasies regarding wording in a will that allows a party to avoid paying a bond, etc. to probate the will when a person dies. If you are writing a will it may be best of you consult an attorney. If you are probating a will, often the clerks of the court in the count where the decedent lived are helpful for obtaining information and can let you know your options. Legal advice is always best. Look for a Texas estate attorney here at attorneypages.com.
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