112.051 – AGREEMENT FOR RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP IN COMMUNITY
Texas Estates Code § 112.051
Summary
This law allows spouses to mutually agree that their community property will pass to the surviving spouse upon death. It applies to both existing and future community property, providing a clear transfer of ownership after one spouse dies.
Spouses can agree on survivorship rights for community property.
Agreement can cover existing or future property.
Surviving spouse automatically inherits agreed property upon death.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's AGREEMENT FOR RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP IN COMMUNITY law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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