Category Archives: probate
Questions to Ask a Probate Attorney
Probate often follows a difficult life event, and families are frequently required to make important decisions while still… [...]
How Can I Administer an Estate Without a Will in Houston?
When someone dies with leaving a will, known as dying intestate, the state of Texas has clear intestate… [...]
Is a personal representative responsible for an estate’s debts?
When an individual takes on certain financial obligations, their debts are their own responsibility. The only way they… [...]
When is a small estate affidavit an option?
The aftermath of a family member’s death can be emotionally overwhelming. Grief and distress are reasonable during this… [...]
Probate mediation can help to resolve sibling conflict over inheritance
Inheriting from a deceased loved one can be an emotionally charged process. When siblings are involved, this process… [...]
3 important rights protecting the beneficiaries of an estate
A beneficiary who is listed in someone's will or trust documents has an interest in the estate the… [...]
3 groups of assets that don’t go through probate
For most people, probate can be a complex and time-consuming process, but there are certain assets that can… [...]
When do Texas courts allow for independent probate?
Although there are different probate methods, dependent probate is Texas's default way of administering estates. This allows courts… [...]
What happens during estate administration when there’s no will?
The average adult in Texas doesn't know much about the probate process until they find themselves grieving a… [...]
Heir woes: Can creditor claims exhaust all probate estate assets?
Probate brings up plenty of worries for a decedent’s heirs. For one, they may worry that creditor debt… [...]
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