Sec. 361.152. FURTHER ADMINISTRATION WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE OR WILL ANNEXED. (a) If an estate is unrepresented as a result of the death, removal, or resignation of the estate's personal representative, and on application by a qualified person interested in the estate, the court shall grant further administration of the estate if necessary, and with the will annexed if there is a will.
(b) An appointment under Subsection (a) shall be made on notice and after a hearing, as in the case of an original appointment, except that, if the court finds that the immediate appointment of a successor representative is necessary, the court may appoint the successor on application but without citation or notice.
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 361 - Death, Resignation, or Removal of Personal Representatives; Appointment of Successors
Subchapter D. Procedures After Death, Resignation, or Removal of Personal Representative
Section 361.151. Payment to Estate While Office of Personal Representative Is Vacant
Section 361.152. Further Administration With or Without Notice or Will Annexed
Section 361.153. Rights, Powers, and Duties of Successor Representative
Section 361.154. Successor Executor Also Succeeds to Prior Rights and Duties