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Creditor claim deadlines for an estate in Texas
In Texas, a claim can be presented to the personal representative any time before the estate closes, as long as the general statute of limitations has not run. In Texas, a creditor can also present a claim by filing it with the clerk, with vouchers, exhibits and an affidavit.
Educational only. Not legal advice. Sources checked November 2, 2026.
What the official sources say
- In Texas, a claim can be presented to the personal representative any time before the estate closes, as long as the general statute of limitations has not run. Texas Estates Code, Chapter 355. Checked November 2, 2026
- In Texas, a creditor can also present a claim by filing it with the clerk, with vouchers, exhibits and an affidavit. Texas Estates Code, Chapter 355. Checked November 2, 2026
- In Texas, a claim the personal representative does not act on within 30 days is presumed rejected. Texas Estates Code, Chapter 355. Checked November 2, 2026
How to keep these papers
Keep dated copies of the papers you already have in one place, and write the day something happened on the same day. KeepMyProof is a private phone app for that: folders with checklists, the day it happened next to the day you saved it, and one PDF of a folder when someone asks.
- Will or trust copies
- Death certificates
- Court papers naming the executor
- Accounts and property papers
- Bills and letters to close out
- Family land papers (heirs' property)
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Neighbouring states
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- Creditor claim deadlines for an estate in Oregon
Questions
Where do these Texas facts come from?
Each fact on this page is copied from an official source: Texas Estates Code, Chapter 355. We checked that each source still says it on November 2, 2026. Rules and forms change, so open the official link and read the current version before you rely on it.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is educational only and is not legal advice. KeepMyProof is not a law firm. For advice about your situation, ask a lawyer licensed in Texas or your court's self-help center.
Which papers should I keep for after a parent dies?
A good start: Will or trust copies; Death certificates; Court papers naming the executor; Accounts and property papers; Bills and letters to close out; Family land papers (heirs' property). Keep only papers you are allowed to have, write the date on each note, and keep originals somewhere safe.
How can I keep these papers private on my phone?
KeepMyProof keeps copies of the papers you already have in folders with checklists, encrypted on your phone, with no account and no ads. It is free for the first items you save. It is coming soon to Google Play.
Educational only. Not legal advice.