Sec. 305.104. BOND OF MARRIED PERSON. (a) A married person appointed as a personal representative may execute a bond required by law:
(1) jointly with the person's spouse; or
(2) separately without the person's spouse.
(b) A bond executed by a married person binds the person's separate estate, but does not bind the person's spouse unless the spouse signed the bond.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680 (H.B. 2502), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Estates of Decedents; Durable Powers of Attorney
Subtitle G - Initial Appointment of Personal Representative and Opening of Administration
Chapter 305 - Qualification of Personal Representatives
Subchapter C. General Provisions Relating to Bonds
Section 305.101. Bond Generally Required; Exceptions
Section 305.102. Bond Required From Executor Otherwise Exempt
Section 305.103. Bonds of Joint Personal Representatives
Section 305.104. Bond of Married Person
Section 305.105. Bond of Married Person Under 18 Years of Age
Section 305.106. General Formalities
Section 305.107. Subscription of Bond by Principals and Sureties
Section 305.109. Filing of Bond