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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
If the court determines that the estate should be partitioned and distributed, the court shall enter a decree stating:
(1) the name and address, if known, of each person entitled to a share of the estate, specifying:
(A) which of those persons are known to be minors;
(B) the name of the minors' guardian or guardian ad litem; and
(C) the name of the attorney appointed to represent those persons who are unknown or who are not residents of this state;
(2) the proportional part of the estate to which each person is entitled;
(3) a full description of all the estate to be distributed; and
(4) that the executor or administrator must retain possession of a sufficient amount of money or property to pay all debts, taxes, and expenses of administration and specifying the amount of money or the property to be retained.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Estates Code - EST § 360.102. Court Decree - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/estates-code/est-sect-360-102/
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