Sec. 306.001. GRANTING OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY. (a) Before the 21st day after the date a will has been probated, the court shall grant letters testamentary, if permitted by law, to each executor appointed by the will who:
(1) is not disqualified; and
(2) is willing to accept the trust and qualify according to law.
(b) Failure of the court to issue letters testamentary within the period prescribed by this section does not affect the validity of any letters testamentary issued in accordance with law after that period.
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 306 - Granting and Issuance of Letters
Section 306.001. Granting of Letters Testamentary
Section 306.002. Granting of Letters of Administration
Section 306.003. Order Granting Letters
Section 306.004. Issuance of Original Letters
Section 306.005. Form and Content of Letters