Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
ESTATES CODE |
Title 2. ESTATES OF DECEDENTS; DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY |
Subtitle F. WILLS |
Chapter 254. VALIDITY OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS IN, AND CONTRACTS RELATING TO, WILLS |
Sec. 254.005. FORFEITURE CLAUSE
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A provision in a will that would cause a forfeiture of or void a devise or provision in favor of a person for bringing any court action, including contesting a will, is unenforceable if:
(1) just cause existed for bringing the action; and
(2) the action was brought and maintained in good faith.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1338 , Sec. 2.26, eff. January 1, 2014.