1157.101 – PAYMENT OF APPROVED OR ESTABLISHED CLAIM.
Texas Estates Code § 1157.101
Summary
This law mandates that any claim for money against a ward's estate must be approved by the court or established through a court judgment before payment can be made. It primarily affects guardians managing the estates of wards and ensures proper legal oversight of financial transactions.
Claims must be court-approved before payment.
Applies to claims against a ward's estate.
Unauthenticated claims can be paid at guardian's risk.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's PAYMENT OF APPROVED OR ESTABLISHED CLAIM. 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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