Sec. 1351.001. AUTHORITY TO SELL MINOR'S INTEREST IN PROPERTY WITHOUT GUARDIANSHIP. (a) A parent or managing conservator of a minor who is not a ward may apply to the court under this subchapter for an order to sell an interest of the minor in property without being appointed guardian if the net value of the interest does not exceed $100,000.
(b) If a minor who is not a ward does not have a parent or managing conservator willing or able to file an application under Subsection (a), the court may appoint an attorney ad litem or guardian ad litem to act on the minor's behalf for the limited purpose of applying for an order to sell the minor's interest in property under this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1031 (H.B. 1438), Sec. 26, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Guardianship and Related Procedures
Subtitle I - Other Special Proceedings and Substitutes for Guardianship
Chapter 1351 - Sale of Property of Certain Incapacitated Persons
Subchapter A. Sale of Minor's Interest in Property Without Guardianship
Section 1351.001. Authority to Sell Minor's Interest in Property Without Guardianship
Section 1351.002. Application; Venue
Section 1351.003. Hearing; Requirements for Sale
Section 1351.004. Payment of Sale Proceeds Into Court Registry
Section 1351.005. Withdrawal of Sale Proceeds From Registry Not Prohibited