Property Code § 26.008

Sec. 26.008. EXERCISE OF OWNERSHIP FOR FIRST YEAR FOLLOWING DEATH OF INDIVIDUAL. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), for the first year following the death of the individual a property right may be exercised, if authorized by law or an appointing court, by the following persons who may be appointed by a court for the benefit of the estate of the deceased individual: (1) an independent executor; (2) an executor; (3) an independent administrator; (4) a temporary or permanent administrator; or (5) a temporary or permanent guardian. (b) For the first year following the death of the individual, an owner of a property right may exercise that right only if the owner registers a valid claim as provided by Section 26.006. Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 152, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.