Texas Estates Code

§ 752.111 — PERSONAL AND FAMILY MAINTENANCE

ES § 752.111Title 2. ESTATES OF DECEDENTS; DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY · Part P. DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY · Ch. 752. STATUTORY DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY · Art. C. CONSTRUCTION OF POWERS RELATED TO STATUTORY DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY

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The language conferring authority with respect to personal and family maintenance in a statutory durable power of attorney empowers the agent to:

(1)perform the acts necessary to maintain the customary standard of living of the principal, the principal's spouse and children, and other individuals customarily or legally entitled to be supported by the principal, including:

(A)providing living quarters by purchase, lease, or other contract; or

(B)paying the operating costs, including interest, amortization payments, repairs, and taxes on premises owned by the principal and occupied by those individuals;

(2)provide for the individuals described by Subdivision (1):

(A)normal domestic help;

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Legislative history

Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 834 (H.B. 1974), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2017.