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2023 Texas Statutes
Estates Code
Title 2 - Estates of Decedents; Durable Powers of Attorney
Subtitle H - Continuation of Administration
Chapter 351 - Powers and Duties of Personal Representatives in General
Subchapter C. Possession and Care of Estate Property
Section 351.102. Possession of Personal Property and Records

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TX Est Code § 351.102 (2023)
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Sec. 351.102. POSSESSION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY AND RECORDS. (a) Immediately after receiving letters testamentary or of administration, the personal representative of an estate shall collect and take possession of the estate's personal property, record books, title papers, and other business papers.

(b) The personal representative shall deliver the property, books, and papers described by Subsection (a) that are in the representative's possession to the person or persons legally entitled to the property, books, and papers when:

(1) the administration of the estate is closed; or

(2) a successor personal representative receives letters testamentary or of administration.

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

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