Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

In the state of texas, did they pass a law that you cannot be a executer, of a will if you were appointed one by the deceased, if you were convicted of a felony 20 years ago, I was convicted because of a third time DWI ?


Asked on 11/09/12, 8:17 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Correct. A convicted felon may not serve as an executor in Texas. The only exceptions of which I am aware are if you have your rights restored (such as through a pardon) or judicial process. See Sec. 78 (b) of the Texas Probate Code.

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Answered on 11/09/12, 8:32 am


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