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Texas Probate Code - Section 156. Liability Of Community Property For Debts

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§ 156. LIABILITY OF COMMUNITY PROPERTY FOR DEBTS.  The 
community property subject to the sole or joint management, 
control, and disposition of a spouse during marriage continues to 
be subject to the liabilities of that spouse upon death.  In 
addition, the interest that the deceased spouse owned in any other 
nonexempt community property passes to his or her heirs or devisees 
charged with the debts which were enforceable against such deceased 
spouse prior to his or her death.  In the administration of 
community estates, the survivor or personal representative shall 
keep a separate, distinct account of all community debts allowed or 
paid in the administration and settlement of such estate.

Acts 1955, 54th Leg., p. 88, ch. 55, eff. Jan. 1, 1956.  Amended by 
Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 980, ch. 173, § 11, eff. Jan. 1, 1972.

Last modified: August 11, 2007