§ 31.001 Scope of “Probate Proceeding” for Purposes of Code
§ 31.002 Matters Related to Probate Proceeding
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Terms Used In Texas Estates Code Chapter 31 - General Provisions

  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Inter vivos: Transfer of property from one living person to another living person.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
  • Statutory probate court: means a court created by statute and designated as a statutory probate court under Chapter 25, Government Code. See Texas Estates Code 22.007
  • Surety: includes a personal surety and a corporate surety. See Texas Estates Code 22.032
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005