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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A court that delays further action in a guardianship proceeding under Section 1253.101 shall determine whether venue of the proceeding is more suitable in that court or in the foreign court.
(b) In making a determination under Subsection (a), the court may consider:
(1) the interests of justice;
(2) the best interests of the ward or proposed ward;
(3) the convenience of the parties; and
(4) the preference of the ward or proposed ward, if the ward or proposed ward is 12 years of age or older.
(c) The court shall resume the guardianship proceeding delayed under Section 1253.101 if the court determines under this section that venue is more suitable in that court. If the court determines that venue is more suitable in the foreign court, the court shall, with the consent of the foreign court, transfer the proceeding to that foreign court.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Estates Code - EST § 1253.102. Determination of Venue; Action Following Determination - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/estates-code/est-sect-1253-102/
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