Sec. 1203.105. APPOINTMENT OF FORMERLY ILL OR ABSENT GUARDIAN NAMED IN WILL. (a) This section applies only to a person named as guardian in a will who was ill or absent from the state when the testator died or the will was proved and, as a result, could not:
(1) present the will for probate not later than the 30th day after the testator's death; or
(2) accept and qualify as guardian not later than the 20th day after the date the will was probated.
(b) A person to whom this section applies may accept and qualify as guardian not later than the 60th day after the date the person recovers from illness or returns to the state if proof is presented to the court that the person was ill or absent.
(c) If a person accepts and qualifies as guardian under Subsection (b) and letters of guardianship have been issued to another person, the other person's letters shall be revoked.
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 F - Evaluation, Modification, or Termination of Guardianship
Chapter 1203 - Resignation, Removal, or Death of Guardian; Appointment of Successor
Subchapter C. Appointment of Successor Guardian; Revocation of Letters
Section 1203.101. Requirements for Revocation of Letters
Section 1203.103. Appointment Because of Existence of Prior Right
Section 1203.104. Appointment When Guardian Named in Will Becomes an Adult
Section 1203.105. Appointment of Formerly Ill or Absent Guardian Named in Will
Section 1203.106. Appointment When Will Discovered After Grant of Letters
Section 1203.107. Appointment on Removal of Litigation Conflict
Section 1203.108. Appointment of Department of Aging and Disability Services as Successor Guardian