Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Estates Code § 251.053: EXCEPTION FOR FOREIGN AND CERTAIN OTHER WILLS.

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ESTATES CODE
TITLE 2. ESTATES OF DECEDENTS; DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY
SUBTITLE F. WILLS
CHAPTER 251. FUNDAMENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO WILLS
SUBCHAPTER B. WILL REQUIREMENTS

A written will does not need to meet the requirements of Section 251.051 if the will is executed in compliance with:

(1) the law of the state or foreign country where the will was executed, as that law existed at the time of the will's execution; or

(2) the law of the state or foreign country where the testator was domiciled or had a place of residence, as that law existed at the time of the will's execution or at the time of the testator's death.

Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 949 (S.B. 995), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2015.

Amended by:

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 205 (S.B. 1373), Sec. 17, eff. September 1, 2023.

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