(a) An order under this subchapter adjudging a community property survivorship agreement valid constitutes sufficient authority to a person who:
(1) owes money, has custody of any property, or acts as registrar or transfer agent of any evidence of interest, indebtedness, property, or right that is subject to the terms of the agreement; or
(2) purchases from or otherwise deals with the surviving spouse for payment or transfer to the surviving spouse.
(b) The surviving spouse may enforce that spouse’s right to a payment or transfer from a person described by Subsection (a)(2).

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Terms Used In Texas Estates Code 112.105

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Person: includes a natural person and a corporation. See Texas Estates Code 22.027
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005