Texas Estates Code

§ 1204.052 — TAXES AND EXPENSES OF ADMINISTRATION; SALE OF ESTATE PROPERTY

ES § 1204.052Title 3. GUARDIANSHIP AND RELATED PROCEDURES · Part F. EVALUATION, MODIFICATION, OR TERMINATION OF GUARDIANSHIP · Ch. 1204. FINAL SETTLEMENT, ACCOUNTING, AND DISCHARGE · Art. B. PAYMENT OF CERTAIN EXPENSES AND DEBTS

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Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a probate court in which proceedings to declare heirship are maintained may order:

(1)the guardian to pay any taxes or expenses of administering the estate; and

(2)the sale of property in the ward's estate, when necessary, to:

(A)pay the taxes or expenses of administering the estate; or

(B)distribute the estate among the heirs.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 823 (H.B. 2759), Sec. 1.02, eff. January 1, 2014.