Probate and Estate Administration

In a few words: probate and estate administration is the process of settling your loved one’s estate after they pass away and ensuring their assets are properly distributed.

At a glance

Here, we help you understand probate as the legal process of settling and distributing a deceased person’s estate. Hardie Alcozer’s goal is to handle court filings and administrative hoops so that our clients can focus on their grief and/or other obligations. We cover our diverse probate services such as probate of wills, muniments of title, heirship determinations (when there is no valid will), small estate affidavits, and more.

How we help

We’ll tend to the legalities of your loss so you can focus on grieving in full

When we’re in the thick of grief, most of us just don’t have the emotional capacity to inventory our loved one’s assets or clear their debts. So while you might really want to honor your loved one’s legacy and uphold their wishes in terms of asset distribution, actually seeing it all through might feel impossible right now. And that’s okay.

If you’ve recently lost someone, your focus should be on processing your circumstances in whatever ways feel most helpful to you. As for the legal and financial aspects of your loss? Let us take it from here.

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Why it matters

We know firsthand how much energy and attention grief demands, so we’re committed to easing as much of the burden as we can by handling all the legal and financial aspects of your loss.

We’ll guide you through the probate process and Texas’s legal requirements for estate administration one step at a time. It’s our job to figure out the specifics of your loved one’s estate, file necessary court documents, notify beneficiaries and any creditors, support you in completing the court-ordered inventory, and ultimately insure distributions to beneficiaries are smooth.

Probate services

Although probate can be complex and time-consuming, with careful estate planning, you can ensure that the necessary legal process is as efficient as possible. Among the types of probate proceedings and alternatives to probate we can assist you with are:

Probate of a Will
Muniments of Title
Determination of Heirship
Affidavits of Heirship
Small Estate Affidavits
Family Settlement Agreements
Probate a will

Resources

At Hardie Alcozer, we are committed to providing clear, practical information to help you better understand your legal options and feel confident in the decisions you make. In addition to the guidance offered on this page, we have gathered a selection of materials designed to further support you throughout your legal journey.

These resources are intended to answer common questions, clarify complex legal concepts, and give you a better sense of what to expect at each stage of the process. Whether you are exploring your options or preparing to take the next step, having access to reliable information can help you make more informed and confident decisions.

Probate Details

Everyone! Whether you just got your first job or bought your first house, or are worth $200 million or more, we craft a personalized estate plan for you.

We prepare all court required documents, appear in Court on your behalf, advise you on your fiduciary duties, and guide you through the estate administration process.

Most of our probate work is handled on an hourly rate, and the average investment (including court costs ranging between $350 and $900) is between $4,500 and $10,000, paid out of the estate.

Step 01: Get in Touch

To get started, fill out our online contact form to briefly tell us about your situation. Our intake coordinator will review your submission and send you the appropriate questionnaire to complete.

Step 02: Submit the Questionnaire

Once you’ve completed the questionnaire, our intake coordinator will use that information to match you with the right attorney on our team and reach out to schedule your consultation.

Step 03: Schedule a Consultation

Our intake coordinator will coordinate a free or paid consultation, depending on your situation. During this call, you’ll have the opportunity to get any initial questions answered and learn more about what the process might look like. If you choose to move forward, we’ll send along a contract and request any relevant documentation we might need from you.

Step 04: Connect With an Attorney

You’ll meet with one of our attorneys virtually or at our Austin office to discuss your situation in depth. Once we have analyzed the specifics of your case, the attorney will walk you through your legal options and their potential outcomes. From there, we’ll build a strategy and outline clear next steps.