Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
ESTATES CODE |
Title 2. ESTATES OF DECEDENTS; DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY |
Subtitle K. FOREIGN WILLS, OTHER TESTAMENTARY INSTRUMENTS, AND FIDUCIARIES |
Chapter 501. ANCILLARY PROBATE OF FOREIGN WILL |
Sec. 501.005. EFFECT OF FILING AND RECORDING FOREIGN WILL
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On filing and recording a foreign will in accordance with this chapter, the foreign will:
(1) is considered to be admitted to probate; and
(2) has the same effect for all purposes as if the original will had been admitted to probate by order of a court of this state, subject to contest in the manner and to the extent provided by Chapter 504.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680 , Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.