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Texas Estates Code - EST § 503.002. Recording of Certain Foreign Testamentary Instruments in Language Other Than English

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) An authenticated copy of a will or other testamentary instrument described by Section 503.001(a), along with a copy of the judgment, order, or decree by which the instrument was admitted to probate that has the attestation and certificate required by Section 501.002(c), that is written in whole or in part in a language other than English may be filed for recording in the deed records in any county in this state in which the land conveyed or disposed of in the instrument is located if:

(1) a correct English translation is recorded with the authenticated copies of the will or other testamentary instrument and judgment, order, or decree by which the instrument was admitted to probate;  and

(2) the accuracy of the translation is sworn to before an officer authorized to administer oaths.

(b) The recording of an authenticated copy of a will or other testamentary instrument and a copy of the judgment, order, or decree in the manner provided by Subsection (a) operates as constructive notice from the date of filing to all persons of the:

(1) existence of the instrument;  and

(2) title or titles conferred by the instrument.

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