The probate process takes place after a person dies whether there was a valid will or not. When there is a valid will, the process is more straightforward than when there is not. Nevertheless, it can still expend a lot of time and money. The will does not take effect...
Probate Administration
Probate Administration
What happens when someone dies without a will?
Dying without a will in Texas sends your property through the probate process using the intestacy laws of succession. The probate statutes spell out the path through which your estate must travel before disbursement to your heirs. The process may take longer than...
Who is an interested party in probate?
When a Texas estate goes to probate, there are a limited number of people and parties who are able to participate in the process. The rule is that one must be considered an interested party to have their say in court. Oftentimes, one's interested party status is in...
Probate administration for deceased estate sales
In Texas and across the U.S., it is difficult to lose a loved one. The grieving process can become even more difficult when an individual is chosen as an executor or beneficiary for a deceased loved one's estate. This estate is made up of the deceased person's net...
How to begin probate when a person dies intestate
The estate of a person who dies intestate will likely need to be settled by going to a Texas probate court. The probate process will determine how the assets will be distributed or transferred. Initiating a probate proceeding may limit the amount of time that a...
Independent vs. dependent probate administration in Texas
Perhaps you are leery of having your Texas estate go through probate after your death. At , we understand the nuances of probate, and often advise our clients of their options for minimizing the time and expense of this process. Texas...
What is probate?
Talk about probate is very common when discussing wills or after someone passes away in Texas. This process is not as understood as it should be, though. You may not truly understand what it means, which could lead to confusion down the road. Understanding this term...
What are Texas intestacy laws?
Some people may think that because they don't have many assets, they may as well forgo the process of writing a will. However, if you have any assets that are not covered in a will, it becomes the job of the Texas probate court to distribute those according to the...
What is a living trust?
There are many different options you can take in Texas to plan what will happen with your assets when you die. Your estate planning efforts may include something called a living trust, which Forbes explains is just any trust you create when you are alive. This is the...
Sibling relationships and probate disputes
The probate process can present various challenges, but the impact of a dispute can be especially difficult for families. Unfortunately, these disagreements often lead to hostility among family members, and in certain circumstances, they can amplify existing...