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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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ESTATES CODE |
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Title 2. ESTATES OF DECEDENTS; DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY |
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Subtitle C. PASSAGE OF TITLE AND DISTRIBUTION OF DECEDENTS' PROPERTY IN GENERAL |
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Chapter 122. DISCLAIMERS AND ASSIGNMENTS |
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Subchapter B. FORM, FILING, AND NOTICE OF DISCLAIMER |
Sec. 122.057. EXTENSION OF TIME FOR CERTAIN DISCLAIMERS
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(a) This section does not apply to a disclaimer made by a beneficiary that is a charitable organization or governmental agency of the state.
(b) Notwithstanding the periods prescribed by Sections 122.055 and 122.056, a disclaimer with respect to an interest in property passing by reason of the death of a decedent dying after December 31, 2009, but before December 17, 2010, may be executed and filed, and notice of the disclaimer may be given, not later than nine months after December 17, 2010.
(c) A disclaimer filed and for which notice is given during the extended period described by Subsection (b) is valid and shall be treated as if the disclaimer had been filed and notice had been given within the periods prescribed by Sections 122.055 and 122.056.