The best answer to the question about how long it takes to probate a will in Texas is, “It all depends.” Our attorneys at Springer & Lyle will help you understand the process specific to your circumstances, and to estimate a timeframe for when the process can be completed. What is Probate? Probate is the process where property owned by someone who died is transferred to the person’s heirs after any claims against the property have been settled. If the person left a valid will, the property will be distributed according to the … [Read more...]
Probate: Is it Necessary?
The simple definition of probate is the legal process whereby property is transferred to the heirs of a deceased individual, who is referred to in law as the “decedent.” The definition may be simple, but the process is not. Our probate attorney at Springer & Lyle, Aubry Dameron, will assist you with the somewhat complicated Texas Estates Code so you can understand how probate works in Texas and discover what property can be transferred outside of probate. Many, if not most, estates in Texas if proper planning is in place, can avoid probate … [Read more...]