Texas Estates Code

§ 455.008 — SMALL ESTATES

ES § 455.008Title 2. ESTATES OF DECEDENTS; DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY · Part J. ADDITIONAL MATTERS RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF CERTAIN ESTATES · Ch. 455. PUBLIC PROBATE ADMINISTRATOR

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(a)If gross assets of an estate do not exceed 20 percent of the maximum amount authorized for a small estate affidavit under Section 205.001, the public probate administrator may act without issuance of letters testamentary or of administration if the court approves a statement of administration stating:

(1)the name and domicile of the decedent;

(2)the date and place of death of the decedent; and

(3)the name, address, and relationship of each known heir or devisee of the decedent.

(b)On approval of the statement of administration, the public probate administrator may:

(1)take possession of, collect, manage, and secure the personal property of the decedent;

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Legislative history

Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1141 (H.B. 2782), Sec. 42, eff. September 1, 2019.