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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Sections 255.053 and 255.054 apply only to a pretermitted child who is not:
(1) mentioned in the testator's will;
(2) provided for in the testator's will; or
(3) otherwise provided for by the testator.
(b) For purposes of this subchapter, a child is provided for or a provision is made for a child if a disposition of property to or for the benefit of the pretermitted child, whether vested or contingent, is made:
(1) in the testator's will, including a devise to a trustee under Section 254.001; or
(2) outside the testator's will and is intended to take effect at the testator's death.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Estates Code - EST § 255.052. Applicability and Construction - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/estates-code/est-sect-255-052/
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