Intestate Probate

If there is an independent administration, the administrator will pay all of the claims first and pay the heirs with any funds that are left over...

My Mother is the beneficiary for my aunt's estate. We have lawyer , but the estate is in Dallas.

Your mother's lawyer may be able to appear in court, depending on if he or she is licensed in Texas. If there is will, it is unlikely that the...

A person that dies without a will is intestate. Your dad's property would be passed according to intestate succession laws. The laws take into...

What forms need to be submitted in Texas for a property deed after a small estate affidavit is approved.

If the county recording office is requiring additional paperwork, you will need to comply with its request to in order to transfer title to the...

Probate question regarding property when parent dies with no will in TX

In Texas, if a person dies intestate (without a will) then community property is split one half with the surviving spouse and one half to all of...

How can I find my fathers will?

Most of the time the attorney will give the original document to the client. If you are unable to find the will in your father's personal...

Beneficiary of stock

If the daughter is still alive, the stocks would most likely go to her, unless she has disclaimed her interest in some way. The interested parties...

My husband died & he left our home & car to me, do I have to pay inheritance tax on them in Texas

Texas does not have a state inheritance tax. There is a federal estate tax that must be paid on estates over $5.43 million for 2015. You should...

The first thing you should figure out is whether there is a trust or a will. If there is a will, it will need to be probated. And if you are a...

Your sister does have a right to appeal. However, if there is new executor already appointed, the probate proceedings can still move forward. ...