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Jun

Independent Administration in Texas

June 2, 2024,
When someone passes away, their estate typically goes through the probate process to distribute their assets to heirs or beneficiaries. In some cases, the personal representative appointed to administer the estate is granted broad powers to manage and distribute assets without court supervision, in what is known as an independent administration. An independent administration can...
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02
Jun

Filing Inventory in Texas Probate

June 2, 2024,
It is important to understand the legal requirements when it comes to estate administration. Filing the inventory, appraisement, and list of claims of the estate is a crucial step that must be taken within 90 days after qualification. Failure to do so can result in severe consequences, including the removal of the personal representative and...
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02
Jun

Family Settlement Agreement Instead of a Probate

June 2, 2024,
The process of probate administration can be lengthy, complicated, and costly. Fortunately, Texas law provides various alternatives to a full probate administration. These alternatives include a small estate affidavit, an affidavit of heirship, and a family settlement agreement. While each of these options has its own unique set of requirements and limitations, a family settlement...
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02
Jun

Letters Testamentary in Texas

June 2, 2024,
After a person passes away, there is often a lot that needs to be done to settle their affairs and distribute their property. This can be a complicated and time-consuming process, especially if the person had significant assets or debts. One of the first steps in this process is for a personal representative to apply...
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02
Jun

Probate and Accessing a Safe Deposit Box in Texas

June 2, 2024,
The search for a last will and testament and other papers is one of the first steps to take after someone passes away.  The will is generally needed to start the probate process.  Beneficiary forms are needed to get access to accounts. The list goes on and on. While the interested parties may be able...
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02
Jun

Contesting a Will After the Probate Assets are Distributed

June 2, 2024,
There are a number of challenges an executor can face in administering an estate. Will contests are an example. Even the best-written will can be challenged. These disputes can be particularly troubling if they are filed after the estate has been administered and the probate assets have been distributed. The executor may have no way...
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02
Jun

What Happens if You Lose an Original Will?

June 2, 2024,
We live in a digital world, and most of our important documents are stored in digital form. Many of our documents can only be found by searching through our email inbox. However, some documents, such as wills, must be kept in paper form. This raises a concern: what happens when the original will is lost...
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02
Jun

Texas Probate Attorney Ad Litem Fee is Not Negotiable

June 2, 2024,
When someone dies without a will, the probate courts in Texas are required to appoint attorneys to represent the unknown heirs.  This attorney is referred to as an “attorney ad litem.” The attorney ad litem fee is paid out of the probate assets of the estate.  The amount of the fee can vary widely based...
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02
Jun

Executor Not Required to Post Bond Absent Complaint

June 2, 2024,
Texas law allows for independent administrations. This is an informal probate process. This gives the executor a considerable amount of leeway to administer the probate estate. The independent executor is only guided by instructions in the will, if there is a will, and/or by the rules in the Texas Estates Code. This is why the...
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02
Jun

Obtaining Clear Title When Will Not Probated

June 2, 2024,
A will has to be admitted to probate to be valid. And there is a time limit to admit a will to probate in Texas. Those who inherit everything under a will may not meet this deadline thinking that they do not need to probate the will, given that they inherit everything. This often results...
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