Sec. 251.102. PROBATE AND TREATMENT OF SELF-PROVED WILL. (a) A self-proved will may be admitted to probate without the testimony of any subscribing witnesses if:
(1) the testator and witnesses execute a self-proving affidavit; or
(2) the will is simultaneously executed, attested, and made self-proved as provided by Section 251.1045.
(b) A self-proved will may not otherwise be treated differently than a will that is not self-proved.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680 (H.B. 2502), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1338 (S.B. 1198), Sec. 2.23, eff. January 1, 2014.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Estates of Decedents; Durable Powers of Attorney
Chapter 251 - Fundamental Requirements and Provisions Relating to Wills
Subchapter C. Self-Proved Wills
Section 251.101. Self-Proved Will
Section 251.102. Probate and Treatment of Self-Proved Will
Section 251.103. Period for Making Attested Wills Self-Proved
Section 251.104. Requirements for Self-Proving Affidavit
Section 251.1045. Simultaneous Execution, Attestation, and Self-Proving
Section 251.105. Effect of Signature on Self-Proving Affidavit