Sec. 101.051. LIABILITY OF ESTATE FOR DEBTS IN GENERAL. (a) A decedent's estate vests in accordance with Section 101.001(a) subject to the payment of:
(1) the debts of the decedent, except as exempted by law; and
(2) any court-ordered child support payments that are delinquent on the date of the decedent's death.
(b) A decedent's estate vests in accordance with Section 101.001(b) subject to the payment of, and is still liable for:
(1) the debts of the decedent, except as exempted by law; and
(2) any court-ordered child support payments that are delinquent on the date of the decedent's death.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680, Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Estates of Decedents; Durable Powers of Attorney
Subtitle C - Passage of Title and Distribution of Decedents' Property in General
Chapter 101 - Estate Assets in General
Subchapter B. Liability of Estate for Debts
Section 101.051. Liability of Estate for Debts in General
Section 101.052. Liability of Community Property for Debts of Deceased Spouse