Losing a loved one is never easy. Managing their estate after they are gone can be stressful and time-consuming, especially when trying to cope with your grief. Probate can be one of the lengthiest parts of estate administration, so it is no wonder that many of our clients start to ask questions like, When is probate required in Texas?...
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Continue ReadingLitigation over inheritance is never pleasant. Families can be torn apart when someone believes they are not receiving their fair share, whether right or wrong. The best strategy is to avoid these situations before they happen by enacting a litigation-proof estate plan. Doing so will save your family money, time, and heartache. An experienced attorney at Robbins Estate Law...
Continue ReadingTexas probate courts handle the distribution of a person’s property if they die and leave property that has not been transferred via trust, joint ownership with a right of survivorship, or direct payments. However, not all of a decedent’s property and debt must go through probate. How long does probating an estate without a will take? The answer depends...
Continue ReadingAncillary probate is a legal process used when someone dies with assets in a state other than the state where they lived. It is a supplementary probate process that is required in addition to the main probate proceedings in the decedent’s home state. Ancillary probate ensures that the non-resident assets are properly distributed to the correct beneficiaries. However, it...
Continue ReadingWhen a person passes away, their property is placed into an estate, and their will determines who gets a share of it. Before the beneficiaries can collect their inheritance, the will must go through probate. Probate ensures that a person’s will is valid and that all bills are paid before inheritances are distributed. The probate court may only handle...
Continue ReadingThere are several different types of probate in Texas, but they are not all created equal. They range from formal proceedings in front of a judge to filing an affidavit. The kind of probate that’s best for you depends on the estate and the circumstances surrounding it. What Is Probate? Before diving into the types of probate administration in...
Continue ReadingProbate gets a bad rap, and for a good reason. There are deadlines to meet, fees to pay, and hearings to attend—all while trying to grieve the loss of your loved one. Navigating an unfamiliar legal proceeding is probably the last thing you want to do during such an emotionally charged time. Luckily, there are ways of avoiding probate...
Continue ReadingAfter losing a spouse, the thought of going through probate may seem overwhelming. The good news is that not all estates must be probated. In this post, we’ll answer the question, Does a surviving spouse need probate in Texas? Spoiler alert: probate is only necessary if the deceased spouse passes away owning property held solely in their name. If...
Continue ReadingMost people think that probate is expensive and that the process has the potential to deplete an entire estate. However, that’s not necessarily the case. So, how much does probate cost in Texas? Well, the truth is that the cost to probate a will in Texas depends on various things, such as the value of the estate, whether you...
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