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Texas Probate Code

CHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONSSECTION 1. SHORT TITLE
SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE AND APPLICATION
SECTION 3. DEFINITIONS AND USE OF TERMS
SECTION 4. JURISDICTION OF COUNTY COURT WITH RESPECT TO PROBATE PROCEEDINGS
SECTION 5. JURISDICTION WITH RESPECT TO PROBATE PROCEEDINGS
SECTION 5A. MATTERS APPERTAINING AND INCIDENT TO AN ESTATE
SECTION 5B. TRANSFER OF PROCEEDING
SECTION 5C. ACTIONS TO COLLECT DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES
SECTION 6. VENUE FOR PROBATE OF WILLS AND ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS
SECTION 8. CONCURRENT VENUE AND TRANSFER OF PROCEEDINGS
SECTION 9. DEFECTS IN PLEADING
SECTION 10. PERSONS ENTITLED TO CONTEST PROCEEDINGS
SECTION 10A. NECESSARY PARTY
SECTION 10B. COMMUNICATIONS OR RECORDS RELATING TO DECEDENT'S CONDITION BEFORE DEATH
SECTION 10C. EFFECT OF FILING OR CONTESTING PLEADING
SECTION 11. APPLICATIONS AND OTHER PAPERS TO BE FILED WITH CLERK
SECTION 11A. EXEMPTION FROM PROBATE FEES FOR ESTATES OF CERTAIN MILITARY SERVICEMEMBERS
SECTION 12. COSTS AND SECURITY THEREFOR
SECTION 13. JUDGE'S PROBATE DOCKET
SECTION 14. CLAIM DOCKET
SECTION 15. CASE FILES
SECTION 16. PROBATE FEE BOOK
SECTION 17. MAINTAINING RECORDS IN LIEU OF RECORD BOOKS
SECTION 17A. INDEX
SECTION 18. USE OF RECORDS AS EVIDENCE
SECTION 19. CALL OF THE DOCKETS
SECTION 20. CLERK MAY SET HEARINGS
SECTION 21. TRIAL BY JURY
SECTION 22. EVIDENCE
SECTION 23. DECREES AND SIGNING OF MINUTES
SECTION 24. ENFORCEMENT OF ORDERS
SECTION 25. EXECUTIONS
SECTION 26. ATTACHMENTS FOR PROPERTY
SECTION 27. ENFORCEMENT OF SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE
SECTION 28. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE PENDING APPEAL OF APPOINTMENT
SECTION 29. APPEAL BONDS OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES
SECTION 31. BILL OF REVIEW
SECTION 32. COMMON LAW APPLICABLE
SECTION 33. ISSUANCE, CONTENTS, SERVICE, AND RETURN OF CITATION, NOTICES, AND WRITS IN PROBATE MATTERS
SECTION 34. SERVICE ON ATTORNEY
SECTION 34A. ATTORNEYS AD LITEM
SECTION 35. WAIVER OF NOTICE
SECTION 36. DUTY AND RESPONSIBILITY OF JUDGE
SECTION 36B. EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS OR SAFE DEPOSIT BOX WITH COURT ORDER
SECTION 36C. DELIVERY OF DOCUMENT WITH COURT ORDER
SECTION 36D. EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENT OR SAFE DEPOSIT BOX WITHOUT COURT ORDER
SECTION 36E. DELIVERY OF DOCUMENT WITHOUT COURT ORDER
SECTION 36F. RESTRICTION ON REMOVAL OF CONTENTS OF SAFE DEPOSIT BOX

CHAPTER II. DESCENT AND DISTRIBUTIONSECTION 37. PASSAGE OF TITLE UPON INTESTACY AND UNDER A WILL
SECTION 37A. MEANS OF EVIDENCING DISCLAIMER OR RENUNCIATION OF PROPERTY OR INTEREST RECEIVABLE FROM A DECEDENT
SECTION 37B. ASSIGNMENT OF PROPERTY RECEIVED FROM A DECEDENT
SECTION 37C. SATISFACTION OF DEVISE
SECTION 38. PERSONS WHO TAKE UPON INTESTACY
SECTION 39. NO DISTINCTION BECAUSE OF PROPERTY'S SOURCE
SECTION 40. INHERITANCE BY AND FROM AN ADOPTED CHILD
SECTION 41. MATTERS AFFECTING AND NOT AFFECTING THE RIGHT TO INHERIT
SECTION 42. INHERITANCE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN
SECTION 43. DETERMINATION OF PER CAPITA AND PER STIRPES DISTRIBUTION
SECTION 44. ADVANCEMENTS
SECTION 45. COMMUNITY ESTATE
SECTION 46. JOINT TENANCIES
SECTION 47. REQUIREMENT OF SURVIVAL BY 120 HOURS
SECTION 47A. MARRIAGE VOIDABLE BASED ON MENTAL INCAPACITY

CHAPTER III. DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIPSECTION 48. PROCEEDINGS TO DECLARE HEIRSHIP. WHEN AND WHERE INSTITUTED
SECTION 49. WHO MAY INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO DECLARE HEIRSHIP
SECTION 50. NOTICE
SECTION 51. TRANSFER OF PROCEEDING WHEN WILL PROBATED OR ADMINISTRATION GRANTED
SECTION 52. RECORDED INSTRUMENTS AS PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE
SECTION 52A. FORM OF AFFIDAVIT OF FACTS CONCERNING IDENTITY OF HEIRS
SECTION 53. EVIDENCE; UNKNOWN PARTIES AND INCAPACITATED PERSONS
SECTION 53A. ORDER FOR GENETIC TESTING AUTHORIZED
SECTION 53B. RESULTS OF GENETIC TESTING; ADMISSIBILITY
SECTION 53C. USE OF GENETIC TESTING RESULTS IN CERTAIN PROCEEDINGS TO DECLARE HEIRSHIP
SECTION 53D. ADDITIONAL ORDERS AUTHORIZED
SECTION 53E. PROCEEDINGS AND RECORDS PUBLIC
SECTION 54. JUDGMENT
SECTION 55. EFFECT OF JUDGMENT
SECTION 56. FILING OF CERTIFIED COPY OF JUDGMENT

CHAPTER IV. EXECUTION AND REVOCATION OF WILLSSECTION 57. WHO MAY EXECUTE A WILL
SECTION 58. INTERESTS WHICH MAY PASS UNDER A WILL
SECTION 58a. DEVISES OR BEQUESTS TO TRUSTEES
SECTION 58b. DEVISES AND BEQUESTS THAT ARE VOID
SECTION 58c. EXERCISE OF POWER OF APPOINTMENT
SECTION 59. REQUISITES OF A WILL
SECTION 59A. CONTRACTS CONCERNING SUCCESSION
SECTION 60. EXCEPTION PERTAINING TO HOLOGRAPHIC WILLS
SECTION 61. BEQUEST TO WITNESS
SECTION 62. CORROBORATION OF TESTIMONY OF INTERESTED WITNESS
SECTION 63. REVOCATION OF WILLS
SECTION 67. PRETERMITTED CHILD
SECTION 68. PRIOR DEATH OF LEGATEE
SECTION 69. WILL PROVISIONS MADE BEFORE DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
SECTION 69A. CHANGING WILLS
SECTION 70. PROVISION IN WILL FOR MANAGEMENT OF SEPARATE PROPERTY
SECTION 70A. INCREASE IN SECURITIES; ACCESSIONS
SECTION 71. DEPOSIT OF WILL WITH COURT DURING TESTATOR'S LIFETIME
SECTION 71A. NO RIGHT TO EXONERATION OF DEBTS; EXCEPTION

CHAPTER V. PROBATE AND GRANT OF ADMINISTRATIONSECTION 72. PROCEEDINGS BEFORE DEATH; ADMINISTRATION IN ABSENCE OF DIRECT EVIDENCE OF DEATH; DISTRIBUTION; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY; RESTORATION OF ESTATE; VALIDATION OF PROCEEDINGS
SECTION 73. PERIOD FOR PROBATE
SECTION 74. TIME TO FILE APPLICATION FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY OR ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 75. DUTY AND LIABILITY OF CUSTODIAN OF WILL
SECTION 76. PERSONS WHO MAY MAKE APPLICATION
SECTION 77. ORDER OF PERSONS QUALIFIED TO SERVE
SECTION 78. PERSONS DISQUALIFIED TO SERVE AS EXECUTOR OR ADMINISTRATOR
SECTION 79. WAIVER OF RIGHT TO SERVE
SECTION 80. PREVENTION OF ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 81. CONTENTS OF APPLICATION FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
SECTION 82. CONTENTS OF APPLICATION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 83. PROCEDURE PERTAINING TO A SECOND APPLICATION
SECTION 84. PROOF OF WRITTEN WILL PRODUCED IN COURT
SECTION 85. PROOF OF WRITTEN WILL NOT PRODUCED IN COURT
SECTION 87. TESTIMONY TO BE COMMITTED TO WRITING
SECTION 88. PROOF REQUIRED FOR PROBATE AND ISSUANCE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY OR OF ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 89. ACTION OF COURT ON PROBATED WILL
SECTION 89A. CONTENTS OF APPLICATION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AS MUNIMENT OF TITLE
SECTION 89B. PROOF REQUIRED FOR PROBATE OF A WILL AS A MUNIMENT OF TITLE
SECTION 89C. PROBATE OF WILLS AS MUNIMENTS OF TITLE
SECTION 90. CUSTODY OF PROBATED WILLS
SECTION 91. WHEN WILL NOT IN CUSTODY OF COURT
SECTION 92. PERIOD FOR PROBATE DOES NOT AFFECT SETTLEMENT
SECTION 93. PERIOD FOR CONTESTING PROBATE
SECTION 94. NO WILL EFFECTUAL UNTIL PROBATED
SECTION 95. PROBATE OF FOREIGN WILL ACCOMPLISHED BY FILING AND RECORDING
SECTION 96. FILING AND RECORDING FOREIGN WILL IN DEED RECORDS
SECTION 97. PROOF REQUIRED FOR RECORDING IN DEED RECORDS
SECTION 98. EFFECT OF RECORDING COPY OF WILL IN DEED RECORDS
SECTION 99. RECORDING IN DEED RECORDS SERVES AS NOTICE OF TITLE
SECTION 100. CONTEST OF FOREIGN WILLS
SECTION 101. NOTICE OF CONTEST OF FOREIGN WILL
SECTION 102. EFFECT OF REJECTION OF WILL IN DOMICILIARY PROCEEDINGS
SECTION 103. ORIGINAL PROBATE OF FOREIGN WILL IN THIS STATE
SECTION 104. PROOF OF FOREIGN WILL IN ORIGINAL PROBATE PROCEEDING
SECTION 105. EXECUTOR OF WILL PROBATED IN ANOTHER JURISDICTION
SECTION 105A. APPOINTMENT AND SERVICE OF FOREIGN BANKS AND TRUST COMPANIES IN FIDUCIARY CAPACITY
SECTION 106. WHEN FOREIGN EXECUTOR TO GIVE BOND
SECTION 107. POWER OF SALE OF FOREIGN EXECUTOR OR TRUSTEE
SECTION 107A. SUIT FOR THE RECOVERY OF DEBTS BY A FOREIGN EXECUTOR OR ADMINISTRATOR
SECTION 108. TIME TO FILE EMERGENCY APPLICATION
SECTION 109. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FOR EMERGENCY INTERVENTION
SECTION 110. REQUIREMENTS FOR EMERGENCY INTERVENTION
SECTION 111. CONTENTS OF EMERGENCY INTERVENTION APPLICATION FOR FUNERAL AND BURIAL EXPENSES
SECTION 112. CONTENTS FOR EMERGENCY INTERVENTION APPLICATION FOR ACCESS TO PERSONAL PROPERTY
SECTION 113. ORDERS OF EMERGENCY INTERVENTION
SECTION 114. TERMINATION
SECTION 115. LIMITATION ON RIGHT OF SURVIVING SPOUSE TO CONTROL DECEASED'S BURIAL OR CREMATION
SECTION 128. CITATIONS WITH RESPECT TO APPLICATIONS FOR PROBATE OR FOR ISSUANCE OF LETTERS
SECTION 128A. NOTICE TO CERTAIN ENTITIES AFTER PROBATE
SECTION 128A. NOTICE TO CERTAIN BENEFICIARIES AFTER PROBATE OF WILL
SECTION 128B. NOTICE TO HEIRS ON APPLICATION TO PROBATE WILL AFTER FOUR YEARS
SECTION 129. VALIDATION OF PRIOR MODES OF SERVICE OF CITATION
SECTION 129A. SERVICE BY PUBLICATION OR OTHER SUBSTITUTED SERVICE

CHAPTER VI. SPECIAL TYPES OF ADMINISTRATIONSECTION 131A. APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATORS
SECTION 132. TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATION PENDING CONTEST OF A WILL OR ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 133. POWERS OF TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATORS
SECTION 134. ACCOUNTING
SECTION 135. CLOSING TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 137. COLLECTION OF SMALL ESTATES UPON AFFIDAVIT
SECTION 138. EFFECT OF AFFIDAVIT
SECTION 139. APPLICATION FOR ORDER OF NO ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 140. HEARING AND ORDER UPON THE APPLICATION
SECTION 141. EFFECT OF ORDER
SECTION 142. PROCEEDING TO REVOKE ORDER
SECTION 143. SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS FOR SMALL ESTATES AFTER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTED
SECTION 145. INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 146. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND DELIVERY OF EXEMPTIONS AND ALLOWANCES
SECTION 147. ENFORCEMENT OF CLAIMS BY SUIT
SECTION 148. REQUIRING HEIRS TO GIVE BOND
SECTION 149. REQUIRING INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR TO GIVE BOND
SECTION 149A. ACCOUNTING
SECTION 149B. ACCOUNTING AND DISTRIBUTION
SECTION 149C. REMOVAL OF INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR
SECTION 149D. DISTRIBUTION OF REMAINING ESTATE PENDING JUDICIAL DISCHARGE
SECTION 149E. JUDICIAL DISCHARGE OF INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR
SECTION 149F. COURT COSTS AND OTHER CHARGES RELATED TO FINAL ACCOUNT IN JUDICIAL DISCHARGE
SECTION 149G. RIGHTS AND REMEDIES CUMULATIVE
SECTION 150. PARTITION AND DISTRIBUTION OR SALE OF PROPERTY INCAPABLE OF DIVISION
SECTION 151. CLOSING INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION BY AFFIDAVIT
SECTION 152. CLOSING INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION UPON APPLICATION BY DISTRIBUTEE
SECTION 153. ISSUANCE OF LETTERS
SECTION 154. POWERS OF AN ADMINISTRATOR WHO SUCCEEDS AN INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR
SECTION 154A. COURT-APPOINTED SUCCESSOR INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR
SECTION 155. NO NECESSITY FOR ADMINISTRATION OF COMMUNITY PROPERTY
SECTION 156. LIABILITY OF COMMUNITY PROPERTY FOR DEBTS
SECTION 160. POWERS OF SURVIVING SPOUSE WHEN NO ADMINISTRATION IS PENDING
SECTION 168. ACCOUNTING BY SURVIVOR
SECTION 176. REMARRIAGE OF SURVIVING SPOUSE
SECTION 177. DISTRIBUTION OF POWERS AMONG PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND SURVIVING SPOUSE

CHAPTER VII. EXECUTORS AND ADMINISTRATORSSECTION 178. WHEN LETTERS TESTAMENTARY OR OF ADMINISTRATION SHALL BE GRANTED
SECTION 179. OPPOSITION TO GRANT OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 180. EFFECT OF FINDING THAT NO NECESSITY FOR ADMINISTRATION EXISTS
SECTION 181. ORDERS GRANTING LETTERS TESTAMENTARY OR OF ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 182. WHEN CLERK SHALL ISSUE LETTERS
SECTION 183. WHAT CONSTITUTES LETTERS
SECTION 186. LETTERS OR CERTIFICATE MADE EVIDENCE
SECTION 187. ISSUANCE OF OTHER LETTERS
SECTION 188. RIGHTS OF THIRD PERSONS DEALING WITH EXECUTORS OR ADMINISTRATORS
SECTION 189. HOW EXECUTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS SHALL QUALIFY
SECTION 190. OATHS OF EXECUTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS
SECTION 192. TIME FOR TAKING OATH AND GIVING BOND
SECTION 194. BONDS OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF ESTATES
SECTION 195. WHEN NO BOND REQUIRED
SECTION 196. FORM OF BOND
SECTION 197. BONDS TO BE FILED
SECTION 198. BONDS OF JOINT REPRESENTATIVES
SECTION 199. BONDS OF MARRIED PERSONS
SECTION 200. BOND OF MARRIED PERSON UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE
SECTION 201. (A) AFFIDAVIT OF PERSONAL SURETY; (B) LIEN ON SPECIFIC PROPERTY, WHEN REQUIRED; (C) SUBORDINATION OF LIEN AUTHORIZED
SECTION 202. BOND AS LIEN ON REAL PROPERTY OF SURETY
SECTION 203. WHEN NEW BOND MAY BE REQUIRED
SECTION 204. DEMAND FOR NEW BOND BY INTERESTED PERSON
SECTION 205. JUDGE TO REQUIRE NEW BOND
SECTION 206. ORDER REQUIRING NEW BOND
SECTION 207. ORDER SUSPENDS POWERS OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
SECTION 208. DECREASE IN AMOUNT OF BOND
SECTION 209. DISCHARGE OF SURETIES UPON EXECUTION OF NEW BOND
SECTION 210. RELEASE OF SURETIES BEFORE ESTATE FULLY ADMINISTERED
SECTION 211. RELEASE OF LIEN BEFORE ESTATE FULLY ADMINISTERED
SECTION 212. RELEASE OF RECORDED LIEN ON SURETY'S PROPERTY
SECTION 213. REVOCATION OF LETTERS FOR FAILURE TO GIVE BOND
SECTION 214. EXECUTOR WITHOUT BOND REQUIRED TO GIVE BOND
SECTION 215. ORDER REQUIRING BOND
SECTION 216. BOND IN SUCH CASE
SECTION 217. FAILURE TO GIVE BOND
SECTION 218. BONDS NOT VOID UPON FIRST RECOVERY
SECTION 220. APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR REPRESENTATIVE
SECTION 221. RESIGNATION
SECTION 221A. CHANGE OF RESIDENT AGENT
SECTION 221B. RESIGNATION OF RESIDENT AGENT
SECTION 222. REMOVAL
SECTION 222A. REINSTATEMENT AFTER REMOVAL
SECTION 223. FURTHER ADMINISTRATION WITH OR WITHOUT WILL ANNEXED
SECTION 224. SUCCESSORS SUCCEED TO PRIOR RIGHTS, POWERS, AND DUTIES
SECTION 225. ADDITIONAL POWERS OF SUCCESSOR APPOINTEE
SECTION 226. SUBSEQUENT EXECUTORS ALSO SUCCEED TO PRIOR RIGHTS AND DUTIES
SECTION 227. SUCCESSORS RETURN OF INVENTORY, APPRAISEMENT, AND LIST OF CLAIMS
SECTION 230. CARE OF PROPERTY OF ESTATES
SECTION 232. REPRESENTATIVE OF ESTATE SHALL TAKE POSSESSION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY AND RECORDS
SECTION 233. COLLECTION OF CLAIMS AND RECOVERY OF PROPERTY
SECTION 233A. SUITS BY EXECUTORS OR ADMINISTRATORS
SECTION 234. EXERCISE OF POWERS WITH AND WITHOUT COURT ORDER
SECTION 235. POSSESSION OF PROPERTY HELD IN COMMON OWNERSHIP
SECTION 238. OPERATION OF FARM, RANCH, FACTORY, OR OTHER BUSINESS
SECTION 238A. ADMINISTRATION OF PARTNERSHIP INTEREST BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
SECTION 239. PAYMENT OR CREDIT OF INCOME
SECTION 240. JOINT EXECUTORS OR ADMINISTRATORS
SECTION 241. COMPENSATION OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES
SECTION 242. EXPENSES ALLOWED
SECTION 243. ALLOWANCE FOR DEFENDING WILL
SECTION 244. EXPENSE ACCOUNTS
SECTION 245. WHEN COSTS ARE ADJUDGED AGAINST REPRESENTATIVE

CHAPTER VIII. PROCEEDINGS DURING ADMINISTRATIONSECTION 248. APPOINTMENT OF APPRAISERS
SECTION 248. APPOINTMENT OF APPRAISERS
SECTION 249. FAILURE OF APPRAISERS TO SERVE
SECTION 250. INVENTORY AND APPRAISEMENT
SECTION 251. LIST OF CLAIMS
SECTION 252. AFFIDAVIT TO BE ATTACHED
SECTION 253. FEES OF APPRAISERS
SECTION 255. ACTION BY THE COURT
SECTION 256. DISCOVERY OF ADDITIONAL PROPERTY
SECTION 257. ADDITIONAL INVENTORY OR LIST OF CLAIMS REQUIRED BY COURT
SECTION 258. CORRECTION REQUIRED WHEN INVENTORY, APPRAISEMENT, OR LIST OF CLAIMS ERRONEOUS OR UNJUST
SECTION 259. EFFECT OF REAPPRAISEMENT
SECTION 260. FAILURE OF JOINT PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES TO RETURN AN INVENTORY, APPRAISEMENT, AND LIST OF CLAIMS
SECTION 261. USE OF INVENTORIES, APPRAISEMENTS, AND LISTS OF CLAIMS AS EVIDENCE
SECTION 262. EXECUTOR OR ADMINISTRATOR REQUIRED TO REPORT ON CONDITION OF ESTATE
SECTION 263. BOND REQUIRED TO WITHDRAW ESTATE FROM ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 264. COURT'S ORDER
SECTION 265. ORDER OF DISCHARGE
SECTION 266. LIEN ON PROPERTY OF ESTATE WITHDRAWN FROM ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 267. PARTITION OF ESTATE WITHDRAWN FROM ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 268. CREDITORS MAY SUE ON BOND
SECTION 269. CREDITORS MAY SUE DISTRIBUTEES
SECTION 270. LIABILITY OF HOMESTEAD FOR DEBTS
SECTION 271. EXEMPT PROPERTY TO BE SET APART
SECTION 272. TO WHOM DELIVERED
SECTION 273. ALLOWANCE IN LIEU OF EXEMPT PROPERTY
SECTION 274. HOW ALLOWANCE PAID
SECTION 275. TO WHOM ALLOWANCE PAID
SECTION 276. SALE TO RAISE ALLOWANCE
SECTION 277. PREFERENCE OF LIENS
SECTION 278. WHEN ESTATE IS SOLVENT
SECTION 279. WHEN ESTATE IS INSOLVENT
SECTION 280. EXEMPT PROPERTY NOT CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING SOLVENCY
SECTION 281. EXEMPT PROPERTY LIABLE FOR CERTAIN DEBTS
SECTION 282. NATURE OF HOMESTEAD PROPERTY IMMATERIAL
SECTION 283. HOMESTEAD RIGHTS OF SURVIVING SPOUSE
SECTION 284. WHEN HOMESTEAD NOT PARTITIONED
SECTION 285. WHEN HOMESTEAD CAN BE PARTITIONED
SECTION 286. FAMILY ALLOWANCE TO SURVIVING SPOUSES AND MINORS
SECTION 287. AMOUNT OF FAMILY ALLOWANCE
SECTION 288. WHEN FAMILY ALLOWANCE NOT MADE
SECTION 289. ORDER FIXING FAMILY ALLOWANCE
SECTION 290. FAMILY ALLOWANCE PREFERRED
SECTION 291. TO WHOM FAMILY ALLOWANCE PAID
SECTION 292. MAY TAKE PROPERTY FOR FAMILY ALLOWANCE
SECTION 293. SALE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR FAMILY ALLOWANCE
SECTION 294. NOTICE BY REPRESENTATIVE OF APPOINTMENT
SECTION 295. NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF SECURED CLAIMS
SECTION 296. ONE NOTICE SUFFICIENT
SECTION 297. PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO GIVE NOTICE
SECTION 298. CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATES OF DECEDENTS
SECTION 299. TOLLING OF GENERAL STATUTES OF LIMITATION
SECTION 301. CLAIMS FOR MONEY MUST BE AUTHENTICATED
SECTION 302. WHEN DEFECTS OF FORM ARE WAIVED
SECTION 303. EVIDENCE CONCERNING LOST OR DESTROYED CLAIMS
SECTION 304. AUTHENTICATION OF CLAIM BY OTHERS THAN INDIVIDUAL OWNERS
SECTION 306. METHOD OF HANDLING SECURED CLAIMS FOR MONEY
SECTION 307. CLAIMS PROVIDING FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES
SECTION 308. DEPOSITING CLAIMS WITH CLERK
SECTION 309. MEMORANDUM OF ALLOWANCE OR REJECTION OF CLAIM
SECTION 310. FAILURE TO ENDORSE OR ANNEX MEMORANDUM
SECTION 311. WHEN CLAIMS ENTERED IN DOCKET
SECTION 312. CONTEST OF CLAIMS, ACTION BY COURT, AND APPEALS
SECTION 313. SUIT ON REJECTED CLAIM
SECTION 314. PRESENTMENT OF CLAIMS A PREREQUISITE FOR JUDGMENT
SECTION 315. COSTS OF SUIT WITH RESPECT TO CLAIMS
SECTION 316. CLAIMS AGAINST PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES
SECTION 317. CLAIMS BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES
SECTION 318. CLAIMS NOT ALLOWED AFTER ORDER FOR PARTITION AND DISTRIBUTION
SECTION 319. CLAIMS NOT TO BE PAID UNLESS APPROVED
SECTION 320. ORDER OF PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND ALLOWANCES
SECTION 320A. FUNERAL EXPENSES
SECTION 321. DEFICIENCY OF ASSETS
SECTION 322. CLASSIFICATION OF CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATES OF DECEDENT
SECTION 322A. APPORTIONMENT OF TAXES
SECTION 322B. ABATEMENT OF BEQUESTS
SECTION 323. JOINT OBLIGATION
SECTION 324. REPRESENTATIVES NOT TO PURCHASE CLAIMS
SECTION 326. OWNER MAY OBTAIN ORDER FOR PAYMENT
SECTION 328. LIABILITY FOR NONPAYMENT OF CLAIMS
SECTION 329. BORROWING MONEY
SECTION 331. COURT MUST ORDER SALES
SECTION 332. SALES AUTHORIZED BY WILL
SECTION 333. CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD
SECTION 334. SALES OF OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY
SECTION 335. SPECIAL PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO LIVESTOCK
SECTION 336. SALES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY AT PUBLIC AUCTION
SECTION 337. SALES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ON CREDIT
SECTION 338. SALE OF MORTGAGED PROPERTY
SECTION 339. SALES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TO BE REPORTED; DECREE VESTS TITLE
SECTION 340. SELECTION OF REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR PAYMENT OF DEBTS
SECTION 341. APPLICATION FOR SALE OF REAL ESTATE
SECTION 342. CONTENTS OF APPLICATION FOR SALE OF REAL ESTATE
SECTION 344. CITATION ON APPLICATION
SECTION 345. OPPOSITION TO APPLICATION
SECTION 345A. HEARING ON APPLICATION AND ANY OPPOSITION
SECTION 346. ORDER OF SALE
SECTION 347. PROCEDURE WHEN REPRESENTATIVE NEGLECTS TO APPLY FOR SALE
SECTION 348. PERMISSIBLE TERMS OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE
SECTION 349. PUBLIC SALES OF REAL ESTATE
SECTION 350. PRIVATE SALES OF REAL ESTATE
SECTION 351. SALES OF EASEMENTS AND RIGHT OF WAYS
SECTION 352. REPRESENTATIVE PURCHASING PROPERTY OF THE ESTATE
SECTION 353. REPORTS OF SALE
SECTION 354. BOND ON SALE OF REAL ESTATE
SECTION 355. ACTION OF COURT ON REPORT OF SALE
SECTION 356. DEED CONVEYS TITLE TO REAL ESTATE
SECTION 357. DELIVERY OF DEED, VENDOR'S AND DEED OF TRUST LIEN
SECTION 358. PENALTY FOR NEGLECT
SECTION 359. HIRING OR RENTING WITHOUT ORDER OF COURT
SECTION 360. LIABILITY OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
SECTION 361. ORDER TO HIRE OR RENT
SECTION 362. PROCEDURE IN CASE OF NEGLECT TO RENT PROPERTY
SECTION 363. WHEN PROPERTY IS HIRED OR RENTED ON CREDIT
SECTION 364. PROPERTY HIRED OR RENTED TO BE RETURNED IN GOOD CONDITION
SECTION 365. REPORT OF HIRING OR RENTING
SECTION 366. ACTION OF COURT ON REPORT
SECTION 367. MINERAL LEASES AFTER PUBLIC NOTICE
SECTION 368. MINERAL LEASES AT PRIVATE SALE
SECTION 369. POOLING OR UNITIZATION OF ROYALTY OR MINERALS
SECTION 370. SPECIAL ANCILLARY INSTRUMENTS WHICH MAY BE EXECUTED WITHOUT COURT ORDER
SECTION 371. PROCEDURE WHEN REPRESENTATIVE OF ESTATE NEGLECTS TO APPLY FOR AUTHORITY
SECTION 372. VALIDATION OF CERTAIN LEASES AND POOLING OR UNITIZATION AGREEMENTS BASED ON PREVIOUS STATUTES
SECTION 373. APPLICATION FOR PARTITION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS
SECTION 374. CITATION OF INTERESTED PERSONS
SECTION 375. CITATION OF EXECUTOR OR ADMINISTRATOR
SECTION 377. FACTS TO BE ASCERTAINED UPON HEARING
SECTION 378. DECREE OF THE COURT
SECTION 378A. SATISFACTION OF PECUNIARY BEQUESTS
SECTION 378B. ALLOCATION OF INCOME AND EXPENSES DURING ADMINISTRATION OF DECEDENT'S ESTATE
SECTION 379. PARTITION WHEN ESTATE CONSISTS OF MONEY OR DEBTS ONLY
SECTION 380. PARTITION AND DISTRIBUTION WHEN PROPERTY IS CAPABLE OF DIVISION
SECTION 381. PARTITION AND DISTRIBUTION WHEN PROPERTY OF AN ESTATE IS INCAPABLE OF DIVISION
SECTION 382. PROPERTY LOCATED IN ANOTHER COUNTY
SECTION 384. DAMAGES FOR NEGLECT TO DELIVER PROPERTY
SECTION 385. PARTITION OF COMMUNITY PROPERTY
SECTION 386. PARTITION OF PROPERTY JOINTLY OWNED
SECTION 387. EXPENSE OF PARTITION
SECTION 398A. HOLDING OF STOCKS, BONDS AND OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES IN NAME OF NOMINEE
SECTION 399. ANNUAL ACCOUNTS REQUIRED
SECTION 400. PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL ACCOUNT
SECTION 401. ACTION UPON ANNUAL ACCOUNTS
SECTION 402. ADDITIONAL EXHIBITS OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS
SECTION 403. PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO FILE EXHIBITS OR REPORTS
SECTION 404. CLOSING ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS
SECTION 405. ACCOUNT FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS
SECTION 405A. DELIVERY OF PROPERTY
SECTION 406. PROCEDURE IN CASE OF NEGLECT OR FAILURE TO FILE FINAL ACCOUNT; PAYMENTS DUE MEANTIME
SECTION 407. CITATION UPON PRESENTATION OF ACCOUNT FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT
SECTION 408. ACTION OF THE COURT
SECTION 409. MONEY BECOMING DUE PENDING FINAL DISCHARGE
SECTION 410. INHERITANCE TAXES MUST BE PAID
SECTION 412. OFFSETS, CREDITS, AND BAD DEBTS
SECTION 414. PROCEDURE IF REPRESENTATIVE FAILS TO DELIVER ESTATE

CHAPTER X. PAYMENT OF ESTATES INTO STATE TREASURYSECTION 427. WHEN ESTATES TO BE PAID INTO STATE TREASURY
SECTION 428. INDISPENSABILITY OF COMPTROLLER AS PARTY
SECTION 429. PENALTY FOR NEGLECT TO NOTIFY COMPTROLLER
SECTION 430. RECEIPT OF COMPTROLLER
SECTION 431. PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO MAKE PAYMENTS TO COMPTROLLER
SECTION 432. COMPTROLLER MAY ENFORCE PAYMENT AND COLLECT DAMAGES
SECTION 433. SUIT FOR THE RECOVERY OF FUNDS PAID TO THE COMPTROLLER

CHAPTER XI. NONTESTAMENTARY TRANSFERSSECTION 436. DEFINITIONS
SECTION 437. OWNERSHIP AS BETWEEN PARTIES AND OTHERS
SECTION 438. OWNERSHIP DURING LIFETIME
SECTION 438A. CONVENIENCE ACCOUNT
SECTION 439. RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP
SECTION 439A. UNIFORM SINGLE-PARTY OR MULTIPLE-PARTY ACCOUNT FORM
SECTION 440. EFFECT OF WRITTEN NOTICE TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
SECTION 441. ACCOUNTS AND TRANSFERS NONTESTAMENTARY
SECTION 442. RIGHTS OF CREDITORS; PLEDGE OF ACCOUNT
SECTION 443. PROTECTION OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
SECTION 444. PAYMENT ON SIGNATURE OF ONE PARTY
SECTION 445. PAYMENT OF JOINT ACCOUNT AFTER DEATH OR DISABILITY
SECTION 446. PAYMENT OF P.O.D. ACCOUNT
SECTION 447. PAYMENT OF TRUST ACCOUNT
SECTION 448. DISCHARGE FROM CLAIMS
SECTION 449. SET-OFF TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
SECTION 450. PROVISIONS FOR PAYMENT OR TRANSFER AT DEATH
SECTION 451. RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP
SECTION 452. FORMALITIES
SECTION 453. OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT DURING MARRIAGE
SECTION 454. TRANSFERS NONTESTAMENTARY
SECTION 455. REVOCATION
SECTION 456. PROOF OF AGREEMENT
SECTION 457. ACTION OF COURT ON AGREEMENT
SECTION 458. EFFECT OF ORDER
SECTION 459. CUSTODY OF ADJUDICATED AGREEMENTS
SECTION 460. PROTECTION OF PERSONS OR ENTITIES ACTING WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE OR NOTICE
SECTION 461. RIGHTS OF CREDITORS
SECTION 462. COORDINATION WITH PART 1 OF CHAPTER XI

CHAPTER XI-A. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN NONTESTAMENTARY TRANSFERSSECTION 471. DEFINITIONS
SECTION 472. REVOCATION OF CERTAIN NONTESTAMENTARY TRANSFERS ON DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
SECTION 473. LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN PAYMENTS, BENEFITS, AND PROPERTY

CHAPTER XII. DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY ACTSECTION 481. SHORT TITLE
SECTION 482. DEFINITION
SECTION 483. DURATION
SECTION 484. EFFECT OF ACTS BY ATTORNEY IN FACT OR AGENT DURING INCAPACITY OF PRINCIPAL
SECTION 485. RELATION OF ATTORNEY IN FACT OR AGENT TO COURT-APPOINTED GUARDIAN OF ESTATE
SECTION 485A. EFFECT OF PRINCIPAL'S DIVORCE OR MARRIAGE ANNULMENT IF FORMER SPOUSE IS ATTORNEY IN FACT OR AGENT
SECTION 486. KNOWLEDGE OF DEATH, GUARDIAN OF ESTATE, REVOCATION, DIVORCE, OR MARRIAGE ANNULMENT; GOOD-FAITH ACTS
SECTION 487. AFFIDAVIT OF LACK OF KNOWLEDGE OR TERMINATION OF POWER; RECORDING; GOOD-FAITH RELIANCE
SECTION 487A. EFFECT OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING
SECTION 488. REVOCATION OF DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY
SECTION 489. RECORDING DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
SECTION 489B. DUTY TO INFORM AND ACCOUNT
SECTION 490. STATUTORY DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY
SECTION 491. CONSTRUCTION OF POWERS GENERALLY
SECTION 492. CONSTRUCTION OF POWER RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
SECTION 493. CONSTRUCTION OF POWER RELATING TO TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
SECTION 494. CONSTRUCTION OF POWER RELATING TO STOCK AND BOND TRANSACTIONS
SECTION 495. CONSTRUCTION OF POWER RELATING TO COMMODITY AND OPTION TRANSACTIONS
SECTION 496. CONSTRUCTION OF POWER RELATING TO BANKING AND OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTION TRANSACTIONS
SECTION 497. CONSTRUCTION OF POWER RELATING TO BUSINESS OPERATION TRANSACTIONS
SECTION 498. CONSTRUCTION OF POWER RELATING TO INSURANCE TRANSACTIONS
SECTION 499. CONSTRUCTION OF POWER RELATING TO ESTATE, TRUST, AND OTHER BENEFICIARY TRANSACTIONS
SECTION 500. CONSTRUCTION OF POWER RELATING TO CLAIMS AND LITIGATION
SECTION 501. CONSTRUCTION OF POWER RELATING TO PERSONAL AND FAMILY MAINTENANCE
SECTION 502. CONSTRUCTION OF POWER RELATING TO BENEFITS FROM CERTAIN GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS OR CIVIL OR MILITARY SERVICE
SECTION 503. CONSTRUCTION OF POWER RELATING TO RETIREMENT PLAN TRANSACTIONS
SECTION 504. CONSTRUCTION OF POWER RELATING TO TAX MATTERS
SECTION 505. EXISTING INTEREST; FOREIGN INTERESTS
SECTION 506. UNIFORMITY OF APPLICATION AND CONSTRUCTION

CHAPTER XIII. GUARDIANSHIPSECTION 601. DEFINITIONS
SECTION 602. POLICY; PURPOSE OF GUARDIANSHIP
SECTION 603. LAWS APPLICABLE TO GUARDIANSHIPS
SECTION 604. PROCEEDING IN REM
SECTION 605. COUNTY COURT JURISDICTION
SECTION 606. JURISDICTION WITH RESPECT TO GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDINGS
SECTION 607. MATTERS APPERTAINING AND INCIDENT TO AN ESTATE
SECTION 608. TRANSFER OF GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDING
SECTION 609. CONTESTED GUARDIANSHIP OF THE PERSON OF A MINOR
SECTION 610. VENUE FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN
SECTION 611. CONCURRENT VENUE AND TRANSFER FOR WANT OF VENUE
SECTION 612. APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF GUARDIANSHIP TO ANOTHER COUNTY
SECTION 613. NOTICE
SECTION 614. COURT ACTION
SECTION 615. TRANSFER OF RECORD
SECTION 616. REMOVAL EFFECTIVE
SECTION 617. CONTINUATION OF GUARDIANSHIP
SECTION 618. NEW GUARDIAN APPOINTED ON REMOVAL
SECTION 621. APPLICATION AND OTHER PAPERS TO BE FILED WITH CLERK
SECTION 622. COSTS AND SECURITY
SECTION 623. JUDGE'S GUARDIANSHIP DOCKET
SECTION 624. CLAIM DOCKET
SECTION 625. CASE FILES
SECTION 626. GUARDIANSHIP FEE BOOK
SECTION 627. MAINTAINING RECORDS IN LIEU OF RECORD BOOKS
SECTION 627A. INDEX
SECTION 628. USE OF RECORDS AS EVIDENCE
SECTION 629. CALL OF THE DOCKETS
SECTION 630. CLERK MAY SET HEARINGS
SECTION 631. CLERK'S DUTIES
SECTION 632. ISSUANCE, CONTENTS, SERVICE, AND RETURN OF CITATION, NOTICES, AND WRITS IN GUARDIANSHIP MATTERS
SECTION 633. NOTICE AND CITATION
SECTION 634. SERVICE ON ATTORNEY
SECTION 635. WAIVER OF NOTICE
SECTION 636. NOTICES TO DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS BY GUARDIANS
SECTION 641. DEFECTS IN PLEADING
SECTION 642. STANDING TO COMMENCE OR CONTEST PROCEEDING
SECTION 643. TRIAL BY JURY
SECTION 644. HEARING BY SUBMISSION
SECTION 645. GUARDIANS AD LITEM
SECTION 645A. IMMUNITY
SECTION 646. APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM AND INTERPRETER
SECTION 647. DUTIES OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM
SECTION 647A. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS
SECTION 648. COURT VISITOR PROGRAM
SECTION 648A. DUTIES OF COURT INVESTIGATOR
SECTION 649. EVIDENCE
SECTION 650. DECREES AND SIGNING OF MINUTES
SECTION 651. ENFORCEMENT OF ORDERS
SECTION 653. EXECUTION
SECTION 654. ATTACHMENT FOR PROPERTY
SECTION 655. GUARDIAN TO SERVE PENDING APPEAL OF APPOINTMENT
SECTION 656. APPEAL BOND OF GUARDIAN
SECTION 657. BILL OF REVIEW
SECTION 659. ISSUANCE OF LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP
SECTION 660. LETTERS OR ORDER MADE EVIDENCE
SECTION 661. ISSUANCE OF NEW LETTERS
SECTION 662. RIGHTS OF THIRD PERSONS DEALING WITH GUARDIAN
SECTION 663. VALIDATION OF CERTAIN LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP
SECTION 665. COMPENSATION OF GUARDIANS AND TEMPORARY GUARDIANS
SECTION 665A. PAYMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
SECTION 665B. COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN ATTORNEYS
SECTION 665C. COMPENSATION FOR COLLECTION OF CLAIMS AND RECOVERY OF PROPERTY
SECTION 666. EXPENSES ALLOWED
SECTION 667. EXPENSE ACCOUNT
SECTION 668. COSTS ADJUDGED AGAINST GUARDIAN
SECTION 669. COSTS AGAINST GUARDIANSHIP
SECTION 671. JUDGE'S DUTY
SECTION 672. ANNUAL DETERMINATION WHETHER GUARDIANSHIP SHOULD BE CONTINUED, MODIFIED, OR TERMINATED
SECTION 673. LIABILITY OF GUARDIAN FOR CONDUCT OF WARD
SECTION 674. IMMUNITY OF GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM
SECTION 675. RIGHTS AND POWERS RETAINED BY WARD
SECTION 676. GUARDIANS OF MINORS
SECTION 677. GUARDIANS OF PERSONS OTHER THAN MINORS
SECTION 677A. WRITTEN DECLARATIONS BY CERTAIN PARENTS TO APPOINT GUARDIANS FOR THEIR CHILDREN
SECTION 677B. PROOF OF WRITTEN DECLARATION OF CERTAIN PARENTS TO DESIGNATE CHILDRENS' GUARDIAN
SECTION 678. PRESUMPTION CONCERNING BEST INTEREST
SECTION 679. DESIGNATION OF GUARDIAN BEFORE NEED ARISES
SECTION 679A. PROOF OF WRITTEN DECLARATION TO DESIGNATE GUARDIAN BEFORE NEED ARISES
SECTION 680. SELECTION OF GUARDIAN BY MINOR
SECTION 681. PERSONS DISQUALIFIED TO SERVE AS GUARDIANS
SECTION 682. APPLICATION; CONTENTS
SECTION 682A. APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR CERTAIN PERSONS
SECTION 683. COURT'S INITIATION OF GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDINGS
SECTION 683A. INFORMATION LETTER
SECTION 684. FINDINGS REQUIRED
SECTION 685. HEARING FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN; RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL
SECTION 686. USE OF RECORDS IN HEARING TO APPOINT GUARDIAN
SECTION 687. EXAMINATIONS AND REPORTS
SECTION 689. PREFERENCE OF WARD
SECTION 690. PERSONS APPOINTED GUARDIAN
SECTION 692. DISMISSAL OF APPLICATION
SECTION 693. ORDER OF COURT
SECTION 694. TERM OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN
SECTION 694A. COMPLETE RESTORATION OF WARD'S CAPACITY OR MODIFICATION OF GUARDIANSHIP
SECTION 694B. CONTENTS OF APPLICATION
SECTION 694C. APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM
SECTION 694D. HEARING
SECTION 694E. FINDINGS REQUIRED
SECTION 694F. EXAMINATIONS AND REPORTS RELATING TO COMPLETE RESTORATION OF WARD'S CAPACITY OR MODIFICATION OF GUARDIANSHIP
SECTION 694G. ORDER OF COMPLETE RESTORATION OF WARD'S CAPACITY
SECTION 694H. MODIFICATION OF GUARDIANSHIP
SECTION 694I. DISMISSAL OF APPLICATION
SECTION 694J. CONTENTS OF ORDER
SECTION 694K. ATTORNEY RETAINED ON WARD'S BEHALF
SECTION 694L. PAYMENT FOR GUARDIANS AD LITEM
SECTION 695. APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR GUARDIAN
SECTION 695A. SUCCESSOR GUARDIANS FOR WARDS OF GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAMS OR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES
SECTION 696. APPOINTMENT OF PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL GUARDIANS
SECTION 696A. APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC GUARDIANS
SECTION 696B. APPOINTMENT OF FAMILY MEMBERS OR FRIENDS
SECTION 697. REGISTRATION OF PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL GUARDIANS
SECTION 697A. LIST OF CERTAIN PUBLIC GUARDIANS MAINTAINED BY COUNTY CLERKS OR GUARDIANSHIP CERTIFICATION BOARD
SECTION 697B. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL GUARDIANS AND PUBLIC GUARDIANS
SECTION 698. ACCESS TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS
SECTION 699. HOW GUARDIANS QUALIFY
SECTION 700. OATH OF GUARDIAN
SECTION 701. TIME FOR TAKING OATH AND GIVING BOND
SECTION 702. BOND REQUIRED OF GUARDIAN OF THE PERSON OR ESTATE
SECTION 702A. TYPES OF BONDS ACCEPTABLE FOR GUARDIAN OF THE PERSON
SECTION 703. BOND OF GUARDIAN OF THE ESTATE
SECTION 704. FORM OF BOND
SECTION 705. BOND TO BE FILED
SECTION 706. BOND OF JOINT GUARDIANS
SECTION 707. BOND OF MARRIED PERSONS
SECTION 708. BOND OF MARRIED PERSON YOUNGER THAN 18 YEARS OF AGE
SECTION 708A. BOND OF GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM
SECTION 709. AFFIDAVIT OF PERSONAL SURETY; LIEN ON SPECIFIC PROPERTY WHEN REQUIRED; SUBORDINATION OF LIEN AUTHORIZED
SECTION 710. BOND AS LIEN ON REAL PROPERTY OF SURETY
SECTION 711. WHEN NEW BOND MAY BE REQUIRED
SECTION 712. DEMAND FOR NEW BOND BY INTERESTED PERSON
SECTION 713. JUDGE TO REQUIRE NEW BOND
SECTION 714. ORDER REQUIRING NEW BOND
SECTION 715. ORDER SUSPENDS POWERS OF GUARDIANS
SECTION 716. DECREASE IN AMOUNT OF BOND
SECTION 717. DISCHARGE OF SURETIES ON EXECUTION OF NEW BOND
SECTION 718. RELEASE OF SURETIES BEFORE GUARDIANSHIP FULLY ADMINISTERED
SECTION 719. RELEASE OF LIEN BEFORE GUARDIANSHIP FULLY ADMINISTERED
SECTION 720. RELEASE OF RECORDED LIEN ON SURETY'S PROPERTY
SECTION 721. REVOCATION OF LETTERS FOR FAILURE TO GIVE BOND
SECTION 722. GUARDIAN WITHOUT BOND REQUIRED TO GIVE BOND
SECTION 723. ORDER REQUIRING BOND
SECTION 724. AMOUNT OF BOND
SECTION 725. FAILURE TO GIVE BOND
SECTION 726. BONDS NOT VOID ON FIRST RECOVERY
SECTION 727. APPOINTMENT OF APPRAISERS
SECTION 728. FAILURE OF APPRAISER TO SERVE
SECTION 729. INVENTORY AND APPRAISEMENT
SECTION 730. LIST OF CLAIMS
SECTION 731. AFFIDAVIT ATTACHED
SECTION 732. APPRAISER FEES
SECTION 733. COURT ACTION
SECTION 734. DISCOVERY OF ADDITIONAL PROPERTY
SECTION 735. ADDITIONAL INVENTORY OR LIST OF CLAIMS
SECTION 736. CORRECTION WHEN INVENTORY, APPRAISEMENT, OR LIST OF CLAIMS ERRONEOUS OR UNJUST
SECTION 737. EFFECT OF REAPPRAISEMENT
SECTION 738. FAILURE OF JOINT GUARDIANS TO RETURN AN INVENTORY, APPRAISEMENT, AND LIST OF CLAIMS
SECTION 739. USE OF INVENTORIES, APPRAISEMENTS, AND LISTS OF CLAIMS AS EVIDENCE
SECTION 741. ANNUAL ACCOUNTS REQUIRED
SECTION 742. ACTION ON ANNUAL ACCOUNTS
SECTION 743. REPORTS OF GUARDIANS OF THE PERSON
SECTION 744. PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO FILE ACCOUNTINGS, EXHIBITS, OR REPORTS
SECTION 745. SETTLING GUARDIANSHIPS OF THE ESTATE
SECTION 746. PAYMENT OF FUNERAL EXPENSES AND OTHER DEBTS ON DEATH OF WARD
SECTION 747. TERMINATION OF GUARDIANSHIP OF THE PERSON
SECTION 748. PAYMENT BY GUARDIAN OF TAXES OR EXPENSES
SECTION 749. ACCOUNT FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATES OF WARDS
SECTION 750. PROCEDURE IN CASE OF NEGLECT OR FAILURE TO FILE FINAL ACCOUNT OR REPORT
SECTION 751. CITATION ON PRESENTATION OF ACCOUNT FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT
SECTION 752. COURT ACTION; CLOSING OF GUARDIANSHIP OF WARD'S ESTATE
SECTION 753. MONEY BECOMING DUE PENDING FINAL DISCHARGE
SECTION 754. INHERITANCE TAXES MUST BE PAID
SECTION 755. APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT WARD
SECTION 756. OFFSETS, CREDITS, AND BAD DEBTS
SECTION 757. ACCOUNTING FOR LABOR OR SERVICES OF A WARD
SECTION 758. PROCEDURE IF REPRESENTATIVE FAILS TO DELIVER ESTATE
SECTION 759. APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR GUARDIAN
SECTION 760. RESIGNATION
SECTION 760A. CHANGE OF RESIDENT AGENT
SECTION 760B. RESIGNATION OF RESIDENT AGENT
SECTION 761. REMOVAL
SECTION 762. REINSTATEMENT AFTER REMOVAL
SECTION 763. ADDITIONAL POWERS OF SUCCESSOR GUARDIAN
SECTION 764. SUBSEQUENT GUARDIANS SUCCEED TO PRIOR RIGHTS AND DUTIES
SECTION 765. SUCCESSORS' RETURN OF INVENTORY, APPRAISEMENT, AND LIST OF CLAIMS
SECTION 767. POWERS AND DUTIES OF GUARDIANS OF THE PERSON
SECTION 768. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF GUARDIAN OF THE ESTATE
SECTION 769. SUMMARY OF POWERS OF GUARDIAN OF PERSON AND ESTATE
SECTION 770. CARE OF WARD; COMMITMENT
SECTION 770A. ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION
SECTION 771. GUARDIAN OF ESTATE: POSSESSION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY AND RECORDS
SECTION 772. COLLECTION OF CLAIMS AND RECOVERY OF PROPERTY
SECTION 773. SUIT BY GUARDIAN OF ESTATE
SECTION 774. EXERCISE OF POWER WITH OR WITHOUT COURT ORDER
SECTION 775. POSSESSION OF PROPERTY HELD IN COMMON OWNERSHIP
SECTION 776. AMOUNTS ALLOWABLE FOR EDUCATION AND MAINTENANCE OF WARD
SECTION 776A. SUMS ALLOWABLE FOR EDUCATION AND MAINTENANCE OF WARD'S SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT
SECTION 777. SUMS ALLOWED PARENTS FOR EDUCATION AND MAINTENANCE OF MINOR WARD
SECTION 778. TITLE OF WARDS NOT TO BE DISPUTED
SECTION 779. OPERATION OF FARM, RANCH, FACTORY, OR OTHER BUSINESS
SECTION 780. ADMINISTRATION OF PARTNERSHIP INTEREST BY GUARDIAN
SECTION 781. BORROWING MONEY
SECTION 782. POWERS, DUTIES, AND OBLIGATIONS OF GUARDIAN OF PERSON ENTITLED TO GOVERNMENT FUNDS
SECTION 783. NOTICE BY GUARDIAN OF APPOINTMENT
SECTION 784. NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF RECORDED CLAIMS
SECTION 785. ONE NOTICE SUFFICIENT; PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO GIVE NOTICE
SECTION 786. CLAIMS AGAINST WARDS
SECTION 787. TOLLING OF GENERAL STATUTES OF LIMITATION
SECTION 788. CLAIMS MUST BE AUTHENTICATED
SECTION 789. WHEN DEFECTS OF FORM ARE WAIVED
SECTION 790. EVIDENCE CONCERNING LOST OR DESTROYED CLAIMS
SECTION 791. AUTHENTICATION OF CLAIM BY OTHERS THAN INDIVIDUAL OWNERS
SECTION 792. GUARDIAN'S PAYMENT OF UNAUTHENTICATED CLAIMS
SECTION 793. METHOD OF HANDLING SECURED CLAIMS
SECTION 794. CLAIMS PROVIDING FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES
SECTION 795. DEPOSITING CLAIMS WITH CLERK
SECTION 796. MEMORANDUM OF ALLOWANCE OR REJECTION OF CLAIM
SECTION 797. FAILURE TO ENDORSE OR ANNEX MEMORANDUM
SECTION 798. CLAIMS ENTERED IN DOCKET
SECTION 799. CONTEST OF CLAIMS, ACTION BY COURT, AND APPEALS
SECTION 800. SUIT ON REJECTED CLAIM
SECTION 801. PRESENTMENT OF CLAIMS A PREREQUISITE FOR JUDGMENT
SECTION 802. COSTS OF SUIT WITH RESPECT TO CLAIMS
SECTION 803. CLAIMS BY GUARDIANS
SECTION 804. CLAIMS NOT TO BE PAID UNLESS APPROVED
SECTION 805. ORDER OF PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
SECTION 806. DEFICIENCY OF ASSETS
SECTION 807. GUARDIAN NOT TO PURCHASE CLAIMS
SECTION 808. PROCEEDS OF SALE OF MORTGAGED PROPERTY
SECTION 809. LIABILITY FOR NONPAYMENT OF CLAIMS
SECTION 811. COURT MUST ORDER SALES
SECTION 812. CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD
SECTION 813. SALES OF OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY
SECTION 814. SPECIAL PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO LIVESTOCK
SECTION 815. SALES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY AT PUBLIC AUCTION
SECTION 816. SALES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ON CREDIT
SECTION 817. SALE OF MORTGAGED PROPERTY
SECTION 818. SALES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY REPORTED; DECREE VESTS TITLE
SECTION 819. SELECTION OF REAL PROPERTY SOLD FOR PAYMENT OF DEBTS
SECTION 820. APPLICATION FOR SALE OF REAL ESTATE
SECTION 821. CONTENTS OF APPLICATION FOR SALE OF REAL ESTATE
SECTION 823. CITATION ON APPLICATION
SECTION 824. OPPOSITION TO APPLICATION
SECTION 824A. HEARING ON APPLICATION AND ANY OPPOSITION
SECTION 825. ORDER OF SALE
SECTION 826. PROCEDURE WHEN GUARDIAN NEGLECTS TO APPLY FOR SALE
SECTION 827. PERMISSIBLE TERMS OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE
SECTION 828. PUBLIC SALE OF REAL ESTATE
SECTION 829. PRIVATE SALE OF REAL ESTATE
SECTION 830. SALES OF EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY
SECTION 831. GUARDIAN PURCHASING PROPERTY OF THE ESTATE
SECTION 832. REPORT OF SALE
SECTION 833. BOND ON SALE OF REAL ESTATE
SECTION 834. ACTION OF COURT ON REPORT OF SALE
SECTION 835. DEED CONVEYS TITLE TO REAL ESTATE
SECTION 836. DELIVERY OF DEED, VENDOR'S LIEN, AND DEED OF TRUST LIEN
SECTION 837. PENALTY FOR NEGLECT
SECTION 839. HIRING OR RENTING WITHOUT ORDER OF COURT
SECTION 840. LIABILITY OF GUARDIAN
SECTION 841. ORDER TO HIRE OR RENT
SECTION 842. PROCEDURE IN CASE OF NEGLECT TO RENT PROPERTY
SECTION 843. PROPERTY HIRED OR RENTED ON CREDIT
SECTION 844. PROPERTY HIRED OR RENTED RETURNED IN GOOD CONDITION
SECTION 845. REPORT OF HIRING OR RENTING
SECTION 846. COURT ACTION ON REPORT
SECTION 847. MINERAL LEASES AFTER PUBLIC NOTICE
SECTION 848. MINERAL LEASES AT PRIVATE SALE
SECTION 849. POOLING OR UNITIZATION OF ROYALTY OR MINERALS
SECTION 850. SPECIAL ANCILLARY INSTRUMENTS EXECUTED WITHOUT COURT ORDER
SECTION 851. PROCEDURE WHEN GUARDIAN OF ESTATE NEGLECTS TO APPLY FOR AUTHORITY
SECTION 852. VALIDATION OF CERTAIN LEASES AND POOLING OR UNITIZATION AGREEMENTS BASED ON PREVIOUS STATUTES
SECTION 853. PARTITION OF WARD'S INTEREST IN REALTY
SECTION 854. GUARDIAN REQUIRED TO KEEP ESTATE INVESTED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
SECTION 855. STANDARD FOR MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENTS
SECTION 855A. RETENTION OF ASSETS
SECTION 855B. PROCEDURE FOR MAKING INVESTMENTS OR RETAINING ESTATE ASSETS
SECTION 857. INVESTMENT IN, OR CONTINUED INVESTMENT IN, LIFE INSURANCE OR ANNUITIES
SECTION 858. LOANS AND SECURITY FOR LOANS
SECTION 860. GUARDIAN'S INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE
SECTION 861. OPINION OF ATTORNEY WITH RESPECT TO LOANS
SECTION 862. REPORT OF LOANS
SECTION 863. LIABILITY OF GUARDIAN AND GUARDIAN'S SURETY
SECTION 865. POWER TO MAKE TAX-MOTIVATED GIFTS
SECTION 865A. INSPECTION OF CERTAIN INSTRUMENT FOR ESTATE PLANNING PURPOSES
SECTION 866. CONTRIBUTIONS
SECTION 867. CREATION OF MANAGEMENT TRUST
SECTION 867A. VENUE
SECTION 868. TERMS OF MANAGEMENT TRUST
SECTION 868A. DISCHARGE OF GUARDIAN OF ESTATE AND CONTINUATION OF TRUST
SECTION 868B. BOND REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN TRUSTEES
SECTION 869. TRUST AMENDMENT, MODIFICATION, OR REVOCATION
SECTION 869A. SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE
SECTION 869B. APPLICABILITY OF TEXAS TRUST CODE
SECTION 869C. JURISDICTION OVER TRUST MATTERS
SECTION 870. TERMINATION OF TRUST
SECTION 871. ANNUAL ACCOUNTING
SECTION 872. LIABILITY
SECTION 873. DISTRIBUTION OF TRUST PROPERTY
SECTION 874. PRESUMPTION OF INCAPACITATION
SECTION 875. TEMPORARY GUARDIAN--PROCEDURE
SECTION 876. AUTHORITY OF TEMPORARY GUARDIAN
SECTION 877. POWERS OF TEMPORARY GUARDIAN
SECTION 878. ACCOUNTING
SECTION 879. CLOSING TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIP
SECTION 881. NONRESIDENT GUARDIAN
SECTION 881A. NONRESIDENT GUARDIAN'S REMOVAL OF WARD'S PROPERTY FROM STATE
SECTION 882. NONRESIDENT AS WARD
SECTION 883. INCAPACITATED SPOUSE
SECTION 883A. RECOVERY OF CAPACITY
SECTION 883B. ACCOUNTING, INVENTORY, AND APPRAISEMENT BY COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATOR
SECTION 883C. REMOVAL OF COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATOR
SECTION 883D. APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM FOR INCAPACITATED SPOUSE
SECTION 884. DELIVERY TO SPOUSE
SECTION 884A. LAWSUIT INFORMATION
SECTION 885. RECEIVERSHIP
SECTION 887. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS WITHOUT GUARDIANSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION OF TERMINATED GUARDIANSHIP ASSETS
SECTION 889. SALE OF PROPERTY OF A MINOR BY A PARENT WITHOUT GUARDIANSHIP
SECTION 889A. MORTGAGE OF RESIDENTIAL HOMESTEAD INTEREST OF A MINOR WITHOUT GUARDIANSHIP
SECTION 890. SALE OF PROPERTY OF WARD WITHOUT GUARDIANSHIP OF THE ESTATE
SECTION 890A. MORTGAGE OF RESIDENTIAL HOMESTEAD INTEREST OF A MINOR WARD
SECTION 891. TRANSFER OF GUARDIANSHIP TO FOREIGN JURISDICTION
SECTION 892. RECEIPT AND ACCEPTANCE OF FOREIGN GUARDIANSHIP
SECTION 893. REVIEW OF TRANSFERRED GUARDIANSHIP
SECTION 894. GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDINGS FILED IN THIS STATE AND IN FOREIGN JURISDICTION
SECTION 901. DEFINITIONS
SECTION 902. CONSTRUCTION
SECTION 903. APPROVAL OF CERTAIN CONTRACTS OF MINORS; NOT VOIDABLE
SECTION 904. NET EARNINGS OF MINOR; SET ASIDE AND PRESERVATION
SECTION 905. GUARDIAN AD LITEM

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