Sec. 257.052. FILING OF WILL WITH APPLICATION GENERALLY REQUIRED. (a) An applicant for the probate of a will as a muniment of title shall file the will with the application if the will is in the applicant's control.
(b) A will filed under Subsection (a) must remain in the custody of the county clerk unless removed from the clerk's custody by court order.
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. 32, eff. January 1, 2014.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Estates of Decedents; Durable Powers of Attorney
Chapter 257 - Probate of Will as Muniment of Title
Subchapter B. Application and Proof Requirements
Section 257.051. Contents of Application Generally
Section 257.052. Filing of Will With Application Generally Required
Section 257.053. Additional Application Requirements When No Will Is Produced