Sec. 354.057. CREDITORS ENTITLED TO SUE ON BOND. A creditor of an estate withdrawn from administration under Section 354.053 whose debt or claim against the estate is unpaid and not barred by limitation is entitled to:
(1) commence a suit in the person's own name on the bond under Section 354.052; and
(2) obtain a judgment on the bond for the debt or claim the creditor establishes against the estate.
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 354 - Summary Proceedings For, or Withdrawal From Administration Of, Certain Estates
Subchapter B. Withdrawal From Administration of Certain Estates
Section 354.051. Required Report on Condition of Estate
Section 354.052. Bond Required to Withdraw Estate From Administration
Section 354.053. Order for Delivery of Estate
Section 354.054. Order of Discharge
Section 354.055. Lien on Property of Estate Withdrawn From Administration
Section 354.056. Partition of Estate Withdrawn From Administration