Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
ESTATES CODE |
Title 2. ESTATES OF DECEDENTS; DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY |
Subtitle E. INTESTATE SUCCESSION |
Chapter 202. DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP |
Subchapter A. AUTHORIZATION AND PROCEDURES FOR COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDING TO DECLARE HEIRSHIP |
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.