Sec. 202.006. REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF NECESSITY FOR ADMINISTRATION. A person who files an application under Section 202.005 not later than the fourth anniversary of the date of the death of the decedent who is the subject of the application may request that the court determine whether there is a need for administration of the decedent's estate. The court shall hear evidence on the issue and, in the court's judgment, make a determination of the issue.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680 (H.B. 2502), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Estates of Decedents; Durable Powers of Attorney
Subtitle E - Intestate Succession
Chapter 202 - Determination of Heirship
Subchapter A. Authorization and Procedures for Commencement of Proceeding to Declare Heirship
Section 202.001. General Authorization for and Nature of Proceeding to Declare Heirship
Section 202.002. Circumstances Under Which Proceeding to Declare Heirship Is Authorized
Section 202.0025. Action Brought After Decedent's Death
Section 202.004. Persons Who May Commence Proceeding to Declare Heirship
Section 202.005. Application for Proceeding to Declare Heirship
Section 202.006. Request for Determination of Necessity for Administration
Section 202.007. Affidavit Supporting Application Required
Section 202.008. Required Parties to Proceeding to Declare Heirship