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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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PROBATE CODE |
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Chapter VIII. PROCEEDINGS DURING ADMINISTRATION |
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Part 8. PARTITION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS |
Sec. 378. DECREE OF THE COURT
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If the court is of the opinion that the estate should be partitioned and distributed, it shall enter a decree which shall state:
(a) The name and address, if known, of each person entitled to a share of the estate, specifying those who are known to be minors, and the names of their guardians, or the guardians ad litem, and the name of the attorney appointed to represent those who are unknown or who are not residents of the state.
(b) The proportional part of the estate to which each is entitled.
(c) A full description of all the estate to be distributed.
(d) That the executor or administrator retain in his hands for the payment of all debts, taxes, and expenses of administration a sufficient amount of money or property for that purpose, specifying the amount of money or the property to be so retained.