Texas § 257.151 APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND OPENING OF ADMINISTRATION AFTER WILL ADMITTED TO PROBATE AS MUNIMENT OF TITLE.

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§ 257.151 — APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND OPENING OF ADMINISTRATION AFTER WILL ADMITTED TO PROBATE AS MUNIMENT OF TITLE.

Texas § 257.151

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Tex. Estates Code Code Ann. § 257.151 (2026).

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Sec. 257.151. APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND OPENING OF ADMINISTRATION AFTER WILL ADMITTED TO PROBATE AS MUNIMENT OF TITLE. A court order admitting a will to probate as a muniment of title under this chapter does not preclude the subsequent appointment of a personal representative and opening of an administration for the testator's estate if:

(1)an application under Chapter 301 is filed not later than the fourth anniversary of the testator's death; or

(2)the administration of the testator's estate is necessary for a reason provided by Section 301.002 (b).

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Sec. 257.151. APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND OPENING OF ADMINISTRATION AFTER WILL ADMITTED TO PROBATE AS MUNIMENT OF TITLE. A court order admitting a will to probate as a muniment of title under this chapter does not preclude the subsequent appointment of a personal representative and opening of an administration for the testator's estate if:
(1) an application under Chapter 301 is filed not later than the fourth anniversary of the testator's death; or
(2) the administration of the testator's estate is necessary for a reason provided by Section 301.002 (b).