Texas § 256.151 GENERAL PROOF REQUIREMENTS.

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§ 256.151 — GENERAL PROOF REQUIREMENTS.

Texas § 256.151

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Tex. Estates Code Code Ann. § 256.151 (2026).

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Sec. 256.151. GENERAL PROOF REQUIREMENTS. An applicant for the probate of a will must prove to the court's satisfaction that:

(1)the testator is dead;

(2)four years have not elapsed since the date of the testator's death and before the application;

(3)the court has jurisdiction and venue over the estate;

(4)citation has been served and returned in the manner and for the period required by this title; and

(5)the person for whom letters testamentary or of administration are sought is entitled by law to the letters and is not disqualified.

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Sec. 256.151. GENERAL PROOF REQUIREMENTS. An applicant for the probate of a will must prove to the court's satisfaction that:
(1) the testator is dead;
(2) four years have not elapsed since the date of the testator's death and before the application;
(3) the court has jurisdiction and venue over the estate;
(4) citation has been served and returned in the manner and for the period required by this title; and
(5) the person for whom letters testamentary or of administration are sought is entitled by law to the letters and is not disqualified.