SRC-SLL H.B. 2702 75(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 2702
By: Zbranek (Wentworth)
Jurisprudence
5-9-97
Engrossed


DIGEST 

Currently, in a probate case, an individual filing an inventory and
appraisement can be charged additional fees although the individual is in
full compliance with a 90-day filing requirement in the Probate Code.
These additional charges arise because of inconsistences between the Local
Government Code and the Probate Code.  The Local Government Code allows a
fee to be charged 90 days after the date of filing for probate, while the
Probate Code allows 90 days after the date the will is admitted for
probate to file the inventory and appraisement.  This bill will extend the
time before additional fees can be charged for the filing of an inventory
and appraisement. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 2702 extends the time before certain probate fees can be
charged for the filing of an inventory and appraisement. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Section 118.055(d), Local Government Code, to provide
that the fee for probate of certain wills is for services rendered from
the initiating of the action until either an order approving the inventory
and appraisement is filed or the 120th, rather than 90th, day after the
date on which the action is filed, whichever occurs first. 

SECTION 2. Emergency clause.
  Effective date: upon passage.