Sec. 202.001. GENERAL AUTHORIZATION FOR AND NATURE OF PROCEEDING TO DECLARE HEIRSHIP    


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  • In the manner provided by this chapter, a court may determine through a proceeding to declare heirship:

    (1) the persons who are a decedent's heirs and only heirs; and

    (2) the heirs' respective shares and interests under the laws of this state in the decedent's estate or, if applicable, in the trust.

Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1338 , Sec. 2.18, eff. January 1, 2014.