115.004 – EFFECT OF BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION DURING OWNER'S
Texas Estates Code § 115.004
Summary
This law clarifies that a beneficiary designation for a motor vehicle does not alter the owner's rights while they are alive. The owner retains full control over the vehicle, including the ability to sell or encumber it, regardless of any beneficiary designation made.
Owner retains full control over the vehicle during their life.
Beneficiary designation does not create legal interest for the beneficiary.
Owner can still transfer or encumber the vehicle freely.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's EFFECT OF BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION DURING OWNER'S 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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