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Tex. Estates Code § 501.001: AUTHORITY FOR ANCILLARY PROBATE OF FOREIGN WILL.

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ESTATES CODE
TITLE 2. ESTATES OF DECEDENTS; DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY
SUBTITLE K. FOREIGN WILLS, OTHER TESTAMENTARY INSTRUMENTS, AND FIDUCIARIES
CHAPTER 501. ANCILLARY PROBATE OF FOREIGN WILL

The written will of a testator who was not domiciled in this state at the time of the testator's death may be admitted to probate at any time in this state if:

(1) the will would affect any property in this state; and

(2) proof is presented that the will stands probated or otherwise established in any state of the United States or a foreign nation.

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

Amended by:

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 949 (S.B. 995), Sec. 46, eff. September 1, 2015.

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