Texas Personal Representative Information (Word) is a legal term used to describe the responsibilities of a person appointed to represent the estate of a deceased individual in Texas. This representative is usually a close family member or friend, or a professional like an attorney or CPA. The Personal Representative is responsible for gathering and safeguarding the assets of the deceased, filing all necessary paperwork, and then distributing the assets to the rightful heirs. There are two types of Texas Personal Representative Information (Word): testamentary and intestate. Testamentary Personal Representatives are appointed in accordance with the deceased’s last will and testament, while intestate Personal Representatives are appointed by the court. Both types of Personal Representatives are responsible for gathering and safeguarding the assets of the deceased, filing all necessary paperwork, and then distributing the assets to the rightful heirs.