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If you’re dealing with the passing of a loved one in Texas, this category is dedicated to helping you understand the probate administration process. Our team of experienced attorneys is here to guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have. We provide valuable information on probate timelines, inventory and appraisal, creditor claims, distribution of assets, and more.

Our Houston Probate Attorneys provide a full range of probate services to our clients. Affordable rates, fixed fees, and payment plans are available. We provide step-by-step instructions, guidance, checklists, and more for completing the probate process. We have years of combined experience we can use to support and guide you with probate and estate matters. Call us today for a FREE attorney consultation.

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May

Accessing the Decedent’s Bank Records Before a Probate is Filed

May 20, 2022,
There are times when you need to access the decedent’s bank records before a probate case is started. This may be needed to tell if there are even assets that need to do a probate. The subpoena is one way to get records, but there is a question as to whether the probate court can...
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May

How Texas Community Property Laws Impact the Probate Process

May 13, 2022,
Community property laws are a factor in many estates that require a probate proceeding. Community property, also known as marital community property, is similar to joint tenancy. Under joint tenancy, both spouses own all property equally, and upon the death of one spouse, his or her interest in the property is automatically transferred to the...
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11Can Executors Get Paid in Texas Probate Cases
06
May

How Much Can an Executor in Texas Be Paid?

May 6, 2022,
The executor or administrator of an estate is responsible for settling the probate estate. The executor or administrator of an estate must deal with a lot of issues: paying all the debts and taxes, expenses, inventorying the assets, etc.–not to mention potential liability if these things are done incorrectly. An estate may take months, sometimes...
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11Proper Probate Service
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Apr

How to Make Proper Service of Process for a Will in a Texas Probates?

April 22, 2022,
If you are involved in a lawsuit, you need to know how to properly serve the lawsuit papers on the person you are suing. There are nuanced rules for how and when this can be done. The probate rules add a layer of complexity as the Texas Estates Code includes various rules for serving citations...
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11Muniment of Title
15
Apr

Can You Prove Title After Probate Statute of Limitations Has Expired?

April 15, 2022,
All we have is time. And time is limited. Our legal system is built on this concept. When it comes to probate law, our probate laws focus on the concept of finality. They focus on wrapping up a decedent’s affairs to allow those who are living to move on. This is why Texas law provides...
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11How long does probate take in Texas
28
Sep

How Long Does Probate Take in Texas

September 28, 2021,
Yahoo! Finance ran an article entitled “How Long Does Probate Take.” The article sets out several circumstances that can slow down the probate process. The article is not Texas-specific, so many of the circumstances do not really apply for probates in Texas or are more nuanced than mentioned in the article. The article provides an...
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11Affidavit form, documents, and gavel on table
06
Jul

Using an Affidavit of Heirship as Evidence of Ownership of an Estate

July 6, 2021,
It is common to see family members reach an informal agreement as to how to handle the estate when a family member dies. These informal agreements often lead to disputes and end up in probate litigation. This is especially true when it comes to real estate. Family members may put off dealing with real estate....
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11Lost copy of will
20
Jun

What Do You Do if You Lost the Original Copy of a Will?

June 20, 2021,
What do you do if you lost the original copy of a Will or you cannot find the original?  What if you can find a copy of the Will?  Can you probate a copy of the Will?  If you can probate a copy of the Will, how do you go about probating a copy of...
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11probate after a muniment
13
Mar

Probate After a Muniment of Title

March 13, 2021,
Muniment of title is an alternative to the probate process in Texas. It is cost-efficient.  It is fast–relatively speaking. A Will is required. Instead of appointing you as the executor, the probate court enters an order distributing property according to the Will. And walla! But what if the story does not end there? What if...
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11family settlement agreements
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Feb

Drafting Agreements in Probate Cases

February 19, 2021,
The beneficiaries and heirs of a probate estate are not stuck with the distributions set out in the decedent’s will or by Texas intestacy laws. The beneficiaries and heirs can agree among themselves to some other distribution scheme. This usually involves negotiating and recording the agreement in a family settlement agreement. A carefully drafted settlement...
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