Texas Estates Code 1104.151 – Definitions
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Terms Used In Texas Estates Code 1104.151
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Affidavit: means a statement in writing of a fact or facts signed by the party making it, sworn to before an officer authorized to administer oaths, and officially certified to by the officer under his seal of office. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Child: includes an adopted child, regardless of whether the adoption occurred through:
(1) an existing or former statutory procedure; or
(2) an equitable adoption or acts of estoppel. See Texas Estates Code 22.004 - 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.
- Person: includes a natural person and a corporation. See Texas Estates Code 22.027
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005
In this subchapter:
(1) “Declaration” means a written declaration of a person that:
(A) appoints a guardian for the person’s child under § 1104.053(a) or 1104.103(a); and
(B) satisfies the requirements of this subdivision and Sections 1104.152, 1104.153, 1104.154, 1104.156, 1104.159, and 1104.160.
(2) “Self-proving affidavit” means an affidavit the form and content of which substantially comply with the requirements of § 1104.153.
(3) “Self-proving declaration” includes a self-proving affidavit that is attached or annexed to a declaration.