Tex. Est. Code § 257.001 : ESTATES CODE — ESTATES OF DECEDENTS; DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY — WILLS — PROBATE OF WILL AS MUNIMENT OF TITLE — AUTHORIZATION — Probate of Will As Muniment of Title Authorized TEXT PDF A court may admit a will to probate as a muniment of title if the court is satisfied that the will should be admitted to probate and the court: (1) is satisfied that the testator's estate does not owe an unpaid debt, other than any debt secured by a lien on real estate; or (2) finds for another reason that there is no necessity for administration of the estate. Tex. Estates § 257.001 Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680, Sec. 1, eff. 1/1/2014.