Sec. 64. 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 414 , Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009. Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1338 , Sec. 1.13, eff. September 1, 2011. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1338 , Sec. 2.54(b)(1), eff. January 1, 2014.

                    
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