Sec. 353.104. PREFERENCE OF FAMILY ALLOWANCE. The family allowance made for the support of the decedent's surviving spouse, minor children, and adult incapacitated children shall be paid in preference to all other debts of or charges against the estate, other than Class 1 claims.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680 (H.B. 2502), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 810 (H.B. 2492), Sec. 2.09, eff. January 1, 2014.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Estates of Decedents; Durable Powers of Attorney
Subtitle H - Continuation of Administration
Chapter 353 - Exempt Property and Family Allowance
Subchapter C. Family Allowance
Section 353.101. Family Allowance
Section 353.102. Amount and Method of Payment of Family Allowance
Section 353.103. Order Fixing Family Allowance
Section 353.104. Preference of Family Allowance
Section 353.105. Payment of Family Allowance
Section 353.107. Sale of Estate Property to Raise Funds for Family Allowance