How to Keep a House Out of Probate—Or Make The Process Easier
Failing to plan ahead can tie up your real estate in a lengthy probate process. The main issues that come up are the various delays and expenses that impact beneficiaries. Learn how to transfer a house or property without the costs of probate and how to make the probate process easier if a loved one is already deceased.Read More 0
How to Store your Will to Avoid Issues with Probate
Congratulations, you’ve just signed your will. Now what? It’s important to keep your will in a safe place where someone will be able to find it. Probating a will is very difficult unless the original can be produced. This could add significant time and expense to the probate process. Here are some options to consider: A Texas County Clerk County clerks offer a will safekeeping...Read More 0
Disadvantages of Dying without a Will
If you die without a will, known as intestacy, it won’t be your problem – it will be everyone else’s! If you die without a will, Texas law determines who will inherit your estate. As a result, many issues can arise in the administration of your estate: Effort Involved in Determining Heirs/Opening Administration A court proceeding is required to determine heirs of an estate. Since court...Read More 0