Sec. 1163.054. ORDER FOR PRO RATA PAYMENT OF CLAIMS. After approval of an annual account as provided by Section 1163.052, if it appears to the court from the account or other evidence that the funds on hand are not sufficient to pay all claims against the estate or if the estate is insolvent and the guardian has any funds on hand, the court shall order the funds to be applied:
(1) first to the payment of any unpaid claims having a preference in the order of their priority; and
(2) then to the pro rata payment of the other claims allowed and approved or established by final judgment, considering also:
(A) claims that were presented not later than the first anniversary of the date letters of guardianship were granted; and
(B) claims that are in litigation or on which a lawsuit may be filed.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures
Subtitle E - Administration of Guardianship
Chapter 1163 - Annual Account and Other Exhibits and Reports
Subchapter B. Action on Annual Account
Section 1163.051. Filing and Consideration of Annual Account
Section 1163.052. Correction and Approval of Annual Account