Sec. 256.203. ESTABLISHING CONTENTS OF WILL NOT IN COURT'S CUSTODY. If for any reason a will is not in the court's custody, the court shall find the contents of the will by written order. Certified copies of the contents as established by the order may be:
(1) recorded in other counties; and
(2) used in evidence, as certified copies of wills in the custody of the court may be used.
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. 31, eff. January 1, 2014.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Estates of Decedents; Durable Powers of Attorney
Chapter 256 - Probate of Wills Generally
Subchapter E. Admission of Will To, and Procedures Following, Probate
Section 256.201. Admission of Will to Probate
Section 256.202. Custody of Probated Will
Section 256.203. Establishing Contents of Will Not in Court's Custody