Category Archives: probate
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… [...]
How an executor in Texas settles someone’s debts
Many people oversimplify the responsibilities of a Texas estate executor. They will tell you that an executor distributes… [...]
How can estate executors locate missing beneficiaries?
If you accepted the responsibility of administering the estate of a deceased friend or loved one, expect to… [...]
If you die with debt, who takes care of it?
People are often very aware of the fact that they are going to pass away with assets. They… [...]
What could go wrong during probate?
A will must go through probate before the distribution of the estate to the beneficiaries. The court-controlled process… [...]
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