Tex. Estates Code § 1251.008
This is the official text of Tex. Estates Code § 1251.008, part of Texas’s Estates Code — governs wills, probate, and estate administration.
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§ 1251.008. RIGHTS OF PROPOSED WARD AT HEARING.
Official statutory text
At a hearing under this subchapter, the proposed ward has the right to:
(1) receive prior notice;
(2) be represented by counsel;
(3) be present;
(4) present evidence;
(5) confront and cross-examine witnesses; and
(6) a closed hearing if requested by the proposed ward or the proposed ward's attorney.
(1) receive prior notice;
(2) be represented by counsel;
(3) be present;
(4) present evidence;
(5) confront and cross-examine witnesses; and
(6) a closed hearing if requested by the proposed ward or the proposed ward's attorney.
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