Category Archives: probate
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… [...]
3 major considerations when selling real property during probate
The process of estate administration often involves numerous different obligations for the executor or personal representative of an… [...]
Dependent versus independent probate: What is the difference?
There is no one right way to administer a deceased person’s estate. In Texas, multiple methods exist to… [...]
How much time do you have to file for probate in Texas?
Losing a loved one under any circumstance is a devastating experience. Besides dealing with grief, unfortunately, there are… [...]
Does an estate administrator need to address life insurance?
The estate administrator is the person responsible for distributing the assets that an individual has left behind. An… [...]
How an executor can help with transfer-on-death accounts
The executor of a Texas estate has a lot of responsibility. Their role requires that they locate and… [...]
What is ancillary probate?
As an executor of a loved one’s or friend’s estate, you’ll need to deal with probate to some… [...]
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