Texas HB3421 amends the Estates Code to update probate court procedures and clarify existing law.

Texas HB3421 amends the Estates Code to update probate court procedures and clarify existing law. It mandates that a copy of a will with a self-proving affidavit can be used to self-prove the will. The bill also requires a personal representative to file a detailed inventory of estate property with the court. HB3421 specifies that the surviving spouse can manage a deceased spouse's estate if no executor or administrator is appointed. The bill repeals Section 403.060 of the Estates Code and clarifies that certain amendments are intended to clarify rather than change existing law.

Texas HB3421 amends the Estates Code to update probate court procedures and clarify existing law.

Texas HB3421 amends the Estates Code to update probate court procedures and clarify existing law. It mandates that a copy of a will with a self-proving affidavit can be used to self-prove the will. The bill also requires a personal representative to file a detailed inventory of estate property with the court. HB3421 specifies that the surviving spouse can manage a deceased spouse's estate if no executor or administrator is appointed. The bill repeals Section 403.060 of the Estates Code and clarifies that certain amendments are intended to clarify rather than change existing law.