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.

 

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.

PROBATING ESTATES IN & AROUND CENTRAL TEXAS

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 Details

  • Anyone who has lost a loved one and is named as the Executor in a will or is an heir in an estate with no will.

  • 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: Submit the Questionnaire

    First, fill out the prospective client questionnaire to give us a little insight into your situation so we can set you up with the right attorney on our team.

    Step 02: Schedule a Consultation

    You’ll then have the opportunity to schedule a call with one of our probate attorneys who can answer your questions and walk you through the general steps of probating an estate. If you’re ready to start the process, we’ll send aN engagement letter your way and help you gather up all the relevant documentation tied to the estate.  (If you don’t retain us, the consultation is completely free.) 

    Step 03: Start the Process

    We’ll guide you through the probate process, taking as much off your plate as possible while also keeping you in the loop. As we work on understanding your loved one’s estate and beneficiaries, we’ll make sure you’re informed along the way about how Texas law requires an estate administration to be handled. We’ll file required court documents, notify beneficiaries and creditors, help you complete the court-ordered inventory, and ultimately ensure distributions to beneficiaries go smoothly.

    The probate process usually takes between six months and one year.

 

We’re committed to doing our part to lighten your emotional load.

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