Texas Estates Code

§ 255.302 — EXCEPTION

ES § 255.302Title 2. ESTATES OF DECEDENTS; DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY · Part F. WILLS · Ch. 255. CONSTRUCTION AND INTERPRETATION OF WILLS · Art. G. EXONERATION OF DEBTS SECURED BY SPECIFIC DEVISES

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A specific devise does not pass to the devisee subject to a debt described by Section 255.301 if the will in which the devise is made specifically states that the devise passes without being subject to the debt. A general provision in the will stating that debts are to be paid is not a specific statement for purposes of this section.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680 (H.B. 2502), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.