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Terms Used In Texas Estates Code 1104.003

  • Court: means and includes:
    (1) a county court in the exercise of its probate jurisdiction;
    (2) a court created by statute and authorized to exercise original probate jurisdiction; and
    (3) a district court exercising original probate jurisdiction in a contested matter. See Texas Estates Code 22.007
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.

A court may not appoint an individual to serve as guardian under this title if the individual has not received the training required under § 155.204, Government Code, unless waived by the court in accordance with rules adopted by the supreme court under § 155.203, Government Code.