§ 10A. Necessary Party

10A. Necessary Party

(a) An institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, a private institution of higher education, or a charitable organization is a necessary party to a will contest or will construction suit involving a will in which the institution or organization is a distributee.

(b) If an institution or organization is a necessary party under Subsection (a) of this section, the court shall serve the institution or organization in the manner provided for service on other parties by this code.