1. (a) A personal representative applying to resign may not be discharged until:

   1. (1) the resignation application has been heard;
   2. (2) the exhibit and final account required under Section 361.001 have been examined, settled, and approved; and

   3. (3) the applicant has satisfied the court that the applicant has:

      1. (A) delivered any estate property remaining in the applicant's possession; or
      2. (B) complied with all lawful orders of the court with relation to the applicant's trust as representative.

2. (b) When a personal representative applying to resign has fully complied with the orders of the court, the court shall enter an order:

   1. (1) accepting the resignation; and
   2. (2) discharging the applicant, and, if the applicant is under bond, the applicant's sureties.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 680 (H.B. 2502), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2014.