Category Archives: probate
Who Has Priority to Serve as Executor in Texas Probate?
Texas law sets out a specific order of priority for who can serve as the executor or administrator… [...]
What Is a Muniment of Title and When Can It Be Used in Texas?
A muniment of title is a Texas probate procedure that allows a court to admit a will to… [...]
What Happens to Digital Assets After Death in Texas?
When someone passes away in Texas, digital assets such as cryptocurrency wallets, email accounts, and family photo libraries… [...]
What Happens If an Executor Refuses to Act in Texas?
If an executor named in a Texas will refuses to act, the probate court has authority to appoint… [...]
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… [...]
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