Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
ESTATES CODE |
Title 3. GUARDIANSHIP AND RELATED PROCEDURES |
Subtitle E. ADMINISTRATION OF GUARDIANSHIP |
Chapter 1151. RIGHTS, POWERS, AND DUTIES UNDER GUARDIANSHIP |
Subchapter C. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF GUARDIANS OF THE ESTATE |
Sec. 1151.103. EXERCISE OF AUTHORITY WITHOUT COURT ORDER
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(a) The guardian of the estate of a ward may, without application to or order of the court:
(1) release a lien on payment at maturity of the debt secured by the lien;
(2) vote stocks by limited or general proxy;
(3) pay calls and assessments;
(4) insure the estate against liability in appropriate cases;
(5) insure estate property against fire, theft, and other hazards; and
(6) pay taxes, court costs, and bond premiums.
(b) A guardian of the estate may apply and obtain a court order if the guardian doubts the propriety of the exercise of any power listed in Subsection (a).
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 , Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.