Appointment of Agent to Control Disposition of Remains - SAMPLE

This form is a legal document used to name a person (an Agent) who will make decisions about how your body is handled after you pass away. It also names backup people in case the first Agent cannot act.

The court describes it as: Use this form as a guide when you decide who makes decisions about how your remains are handled when you die.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?

The Principal, who is the person making the appointment, fills out the form. It also requires signatures from the appointed Agents later on.

Does this form need to be filed with a court?

The form itself is an appointment document, and the text mentions it is governed by Texas law, but it does not state that filing with a court is required.

What happens if the first Agent cannot act?

The form provides spaces to name a First Successor Agent and a Second Successor Agent to act in order if the primary Agent cannot serve.

Revision history

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

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