Sec. 255.455. DUTIES AND LIABILITY OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE UNDER SUBCHAPTER. (a) This subchapter does not create or imply a duty for a personal representative to:
(1) petition a court for modification or reformation of a will, to be directed or permitted to perform acts that are not authorized or that are prohibited by the terms of the will, or to be prohibited from performing acts that are required by the terms of the will;
(2) inform devisees about the availability of relief under this subchapter; or
(3) review the will or other evidence to determine whether any action should be taken under this subchapter.
(b) A personal representative is not liable for failing to file a petition under Section 255.451.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 949 (S.B. 995), Sec. 19, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Estates of Decedents; Durable Powers of Attorney
Chapter 255 - Construction and Interpretation of Wills
Subchapter J. Judicial Modification or Reformation
Section 255.451. Circumstances Under Which Will May Be Modified or Reformed
Section 255.452. Judicial Discretion
Section 255.453. Retroactive Effect
Section 255.454. Powers Cumulative
Section 255.455. Duties and Liability of Personal Representative Under Subchapter