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 entirely. What Happens … [Read more...]