101.051 – LIABILITY OF ESTATE FOR DEBTS IN GENERAL. (a) A
Texas Estates Code § 101.051
Summary
This law establishes that a decedent's estate is responsible for paying the deceased's debts and any overdue child support payments at the time of death. It affects the distribution of the estate to heirs, ensuring that creditors and dependents are prioritized before any inheritance is distributed.
Estates must pay decedent's debts unless exempted by law.
Delinquent child support payments are prioritized from the estate.
Heirs receive inheritance only after debts are settled.
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