(a) A guardian may change the guardian’s resident agent to accept service of process in a guardianship proceeding or other matter relating to the guardianship by filing with the court in which the guardianship proceeding is pending a statement titled “Designation of Successor Resident Agent” that states the names and addresses of:
(1) the guardian;
(2) the resident agent; and
(3) the successor resident agent.
(b) The designation of a successor resident agent takes effect on the date the statement is filed with the court.

Terms Used In Texas Estates Code 1057.001

  • Court: means and includes:
    (1) a county court in the exercise of its probate jurisdiction;
    (2) a court created by statute and authorized to exercise original probate jurisdiction; and
    (3) a district court exercising original probate jurisdiction in a contested matter. See Texas Estates Code 22.007
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
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