Sec. 351.101. DUTY OF CARE. An executor or administrator of an estate shall take care of estate property as a prudent person would take of that person's own property, and if any buildings belong to the estate, the executor or administrator shall keep those buildings in good repair, except for extraordinary casualties, unless directed by a court order not to do so.
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 H - Continuation of Administration
Chapter 351 - Powers and Duties of Personal Representatives in General
Subchapter C. Possession and Care of Estate Property
Section 351.102. Possession of Personal Property and Records
Section 351.103. Possession of Property Held in Common Ownership
Section 351.104. Administration of Partnership Interest
Section 351.105. Holding of Stocks, Bonds, and Other Personal Property in Nominee's Name