Discretionary appointment of counsel – probate cases
Texas
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Legislation
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A judge has the discretionary power to appoint counsel “to represent the interests of a person having a legal disability, a nonresident, an unborn or unascertained person, or an unknown heir in any probate proceeding.” Tex. Estates Code Ann. § 53.104.
Appointment of Counsel: Discretionary
Qualified: Yes
