Texas Estates Code 501.001 – Authority for Ancillary Probate of Foreign Will
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Terms Used In Texas Estates Code 501.001
- Probate: Proving a will
- Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Testator: A male person who leaves a will at death.
- United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005
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.