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Probating a Will for One Beneficiary

If you are the sole beneficiary of a will, you may need to probate the will if:

  1. The decedent had unpaid debts.
  2. The probate estate includes a bank or other financial account and the bank or financial institution will not release the funds without a probate.
  3. The probate estate includes a partial interest in real estate and you need clear title to the real estate.
  4. There is a likelihood or even possibility that someone may challenge the terms of the will now or in the future.
  5. The estate needs to sue another party (such as bringing a wrongful death claim) or is likely to get sued (such as litigation involving a business owned by the decedent).
  6. The estate is large enough to trigger an estate tax liability.

As an alternative, there may be other options that can be considered, including probating the will as a muniment of title only or other alternatives.

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Local Expertise: With a focus on probate and assisting clients in Houston, we understand local peculiarities and leverage our established network to expedite the probate process.

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Client-Centered Approach: We recognize the emotional stress often associated with probate administration. Our objective is to alleviate this stress by providing you with top-notch legal support.

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Our Houston Probate Attorneys provide a full range of probate services to our clients, including helping with probate administrations. 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.

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