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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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Jun

Drafting Agreements in Probate Cases

June 2, 2024,
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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02
Jun

Probate After a Muniment of Title

June 2, 2024,
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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02
Jun

Nonresident Executor Subject to Texas Jurisdiction

June 2, 2024,
Many courts shifted to online zoom hearings when the COVID virus situation started. This includes probate courts in Texas. This makes sense. Many probate hearings require witnesses. The witnesses are usually friends and acquaintances of the deceased. As with the deceased, generally, they are usually older. They may be more susceptible to have a strong...
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02
Jun

Guardianship Claim Bars Probate Claim?

June 2, 2024, ,
Imagine that you are owed money by someone who becomes incapacitated and they have a guardian appointed. Your debt is not secured by any property, such as real estate. The guardian sends you a notice to submit your claim for payment. The debtor is of an advanced age or not expected to live long due...
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02
Jun

What County do you File a Probate Application in Texas?

June 2, 2024,
Say mom dies. She was a resident of Harris County, had a second house in Liberty County, and was temporarily living in a nursing home in Fort Bend County. When she dies, in what county do you file the probate application? The quick answer is you file the application in the county in which the...
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11attorneys fees probate houston
02
Jun

Recovering Attorney Fees in a Probate Case

June 2, 2024,
One of the issues that often comes up in probate cases is whether the parties can recoup their attorneys fees from the estate. The answer is usually yes, but there are rules involved. The Estate of Pharris, No. 10-17-00260-CV (Ct. App.–Waco 2019), case provides an opportunity to consider these rules. Facts & Procedural History This...
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11time for probating a will
02
Jun

Time for Probating an Intestate Estate in Texas

June 2, 2024,
There is a four-year rule for probating a will. But this rule only applies to probating a will. It does not apply when there is no will. There are special rules that are involved when a Texas resident dies without a will. One set of rules involves heirship proceedings. This is a legal term that...
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02
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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11family settlement agreements texas
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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