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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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PROBATE CODE |
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Chapter V. PROBATE AND GRANT OF ADMINISTRATION |
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Part 1. ESTATES OF DECEDENTS |
Sec. 82. CONTENTS OF APPLICATION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
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An application for letters of administration when no will is alleged to exist shall state:
(a) The name and domicile of the applicant, relationship to the decedent, if any, and that the applicant is not disqualified by law to act as administrator;
(b) The name and intestacy of the decedent, and the fact, time and place of death;
(c) Facts necessary to show venue in the court to which the application is made;
(d) Whether the decedent owned real or personal property, with a statement of its probable value;
(e) The name, age, marital status and address, if known, and the relationship, if any, of each heir to the decedent;
(f) If known by the applicant at the time of the filing of the application, whether children were born to or adopted by the decedent, with the name and the date and place of birth of each;
(g) If known by the applicant at the time of the filing of the application, whether the decedent was ever divorced, and if so, when and from whom; and
(h) That a necessity exists for administration of the estate, alleging the facts which show such necessity.