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This chart shows the general rules in Texas about how property will be divided if a person dies without a will. It explains what happens to different types of property based on who the person was survived by.

The court describes it as: Chart that shows what will happen without a will and how property will pass to descendants.

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Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This chart is used to illustrate the general rules of property passing under Texas law when a person dies without a will.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This chart shows the general rules of how property passes if someone dies without a will in Texas.
Does this chart tell me what to do?
No, the text states that the charts illustrate general rules and also lists several Texas Estates Code sections for more information.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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