Sec. 202.009. ATTORNEY AD LITEM. (a) The court shall appoint an attorney ad litem in a proceeding to declare heirship to represent the interests of heirs whose names or locations are unknown.
(b) The court may expand the appointment of the attorney ad litem appointed under Subsection (a) to include representation of an heir who is an incapacitated person on a finding that the appointment is necessary to protect the interests of the heir.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680 (H.B. 2502), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1136 (H.B. 2912), Sec. 15, 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