What to Expect During the Texas Probate Process - The Probate Law Group in Houston, TX

Myths and Facts About Probate in Texas

Probate is a poorly understood process. It’s not unusual for Texans to have a great deal of trepidation and worry about the Texas probate process and what it entails.  As probate lawyers in Houston, TX, we want to help clear up some of those misconceptions  Myth: Probate must always be lengthy and expensive. We help […]

What Happens When a Person Dies Without a Will in Texas? - The Probate Law Group

What Happens When a Person Dies Without a Will in Texas?

Dying without a will is known as dying intestate. Intestacy requires the state to distribute the assets of the estate in accordance with that state’s law.  Who inherits will depend on who survives the decedent and state law. The state will use the heirship process to determine who the surviving heirs are, and in what […]

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Navigating Probate: Identifying Exempt Assets in Texas

The probate process can present various challenges, both logistically and emotionally, for the loved ones left behind by a decedent. However, not all assets are subject to probate, as some are automatically exempt from the process. At The Probate Law Group, we specialize in distinguishing between probate and non-probate assets, sparing families from unnecessary resource-draining […]

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Texas Probate Insights from The Probate Law Group

 With over 35 years of experience in Texas probate law, The Probate Law Group offers unique insights into estate planning and the probate process. Our clients trust us to provide answers and achieve the results they need. Here are some common questions we encounter: What is probate? Probate is the court process of reviewing and […]

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Probate Solutions Without a Will: Understanding Intestate Succession in Texas

In the probate process, a court judge typically reviews a decedent’s will to distribute their assets to beneficiaries. However, when there’s no will in place, the probate court must decide how to handle the distribution of assets and debts. In Texas, intestate succession rules come into play to determine the rightful recipients. Intestate Succession Rules […]