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

Tex. Estates Code § 403.0585: LIABILITY OF INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR FOR PAYMENT OF A CLAIM.

Where this section sits in the code

ESTATES CODE
TITLE 2. ESTATES OF DECEDENTS; DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY
SUBTITLE I. INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 403. EXEMPTIONS AND ALLOWANCES; CLAIMS
SUBCHAPTER B. CLAIMS

An independent executor, in the administration of an estate, may pay at any time and without personal liability a claim for money against the estate to the extent approved and classified by the independent executor if:

(1) the claim is not barred by limitations; and

(2) at the time of payment, the independent executor reasonably believes the estate will have sufficient assets to pay all claims against the estate.

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1338 (S.B. 1198), Sec. 2.53, eff. January 1, 2014.

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