Estates Code § 361.004

Sec. 361.004. HEARING. (a) At the time set for the hearing under Section 361.003, unless the court continues the hearing, and if the court finds that the citation required under that section has been properly issued and served, the court shall: (1) examine the exhibit and final account required by Section 361.001; (2) hear all evidence for and against the exhibit and final account; and (3) if necessary, restate and audit and settle the exhibit and final account. (b) If the court is satisfied that the matters entrusted to the personal representative applying to resign have been handled and accounted for in accordance with the law, the court shall: (1) enter an order approving the exhibit and final account; and (2) require that any estate property remaining in the applicant's possession be delivered to the persons entitled by law to receive the property. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680 (H.B. 2502), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.