Sec. 256.155. PROCEDURES FOR DEPOSITIONS WHEN NO CONTEST IS FILED. (a) This section, rather than Sections 256.153(c) and (d) and 256.154 regarding the taking of depositions, applies if no contest has been filed with respect to an application for the probate of a will.
(b) Depositions for the purpose of establishing a will may be taken in the manner provided by Section 51.203 for the taking of depositions when there is no opposing party or attorney of record on whom notice and copies of interrogatories may be served.
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. 29, eff. January 1, 2014.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Estates of Decedents; Durable Powers of Attorney
Chapter 256 - Probate of Wills Generally
Subchapter D. Required Proof for Probate of Will
Section 256.151. General Proof Requirements
Section 256.152. Additional Proof Required for Probate of Will
Section 256.153. Proof of Execution of Attested Will
Section 256.154. Proof of Execution of Holographic Will
Section 256.155. Procedures for Depositions When No Contest Is Filed
Section 256.156. Proof of Will Not Produced in Court
Section 256.157. Testimony Regarding Probate to Be Committed to Writing