Sec. 1151.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES. (a) Subject to Subsection (b), the guardian of the estate of a ward is entitled to:
(1) possess and manage all property belonging to the ward;
(2) collect all debts, rentals, or claims that are due to the ward;
(3) enforce all obligations in favor of the ward;
(4) bring and defend suits by or against the ward; and
(5) access the ward's digital assets as provided by Chapter 2001.
(b) In the management of a ward's estate, the guardian of the estate is governed by the provisions of this title.
(c) In this section, "digital asset" has the meaning assigned by Section 2001.002.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 400 (S.B. 1193), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
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
Section 1151.101. General Powers and Duties
Section 1151.102. Exercise of Authority Under Court Order
Section 1151.103. Exercise of Authority Without Court Order