Probate

Handling a loved one's estate in Texas can be challenging. Still, Muniment of Title offers a more straightforward route for some families. This legal option can help transfer assets swiftly when certain conditions are met, saving time and money during the probate...

Probate is the legal process that takes place after someone passes away. This involves validating their will and the distribution of their assets according to their wishes. In Texas, probate can present several challenges that executors and beneficiaries must...

Losing a spouse brings deep grief and challenging questions about what happens next. Texas law offers clear rights to protect those who have lost their husband or wife. Here's what you should know about your legal rights as a surviving spouse in Texas.   What Texas...

When someone passes away, their estate often goes through a legal process known as probate, a critical part of estate planning that ensures the deceased’s assets are effectively managed and distributed. A court oversees the probate process and involves gathering the...

When a loved one passes away, family members, heirs and beneficiaries are left with the responsibility of taking care of his or her estate. Settling and eventually closing a Texas estate on behalf of the deceased can be a complex process, and part of that may involve...

When it is time to settle the estate of a loved one, a Texas family is left with the responsibility of overseeing the process of paying off remaining debts, distributing assets and handling other matters. In some cases, they must also navigate probate. This is the...

Probate is the court-supervised process of settling and closing an estate, including paying remaining debts and distributing assets to heirs. However, the probate process can take months or even years to complete, and many make avoiding probate one of their primary...

If a will has designated you executor or a Texas probate judge has appointed you administrator of a loved one’s estate, you may be feeling overwhelmed by your responsibilities. Not only must you gather and protect the assets in the estate, but you must also deal with...

If a will has designated you executor or a Texas probate judge has appointed you administrator of a loved one’s estate, you may be feeling overwhelmed by your responsibilities. Not only must you gather and protect the assets in the estate, but you must also deal with...

After an elderly parent dies, there are many things to take care of. You may have funeral plans to make, extended family and friends to contact, and last-minute details to attend to. Of course, your primary concern is to take comfort in those who shared your love for...