The Role of a Probate Attorney: Why You Need One

While you may be worried about the costs of hiring a probate attorney, doing so can be one of the best decisions you ever made.

Here are four reasons why you should consider hiring a probate attorney.

#1) Experience With Local Procedure

Probate procedures can vary somewhat from county to county or court to court. Trying to learn the specific process in your county can be a frustrating exercise.

Meanwhile, we know specific courts and judges. We know what they will want to see and what they will want done. This can help smooth the process in subtle ways.

#2) Help with Specific Questions

There is, no doubt, an absolute wealth of generalized knowledge available on the internet. The Texas State Law Library offers loads of reading material. Unfortunately, none of that reading material will cover your specific situation.

When you add a probate attorney to your team, you get someone who can look at your specific situation and offer guidance. We can answer questions.

Remember: when it comes to the law, the devil is in the details. Aspects of probate law that you half-understand can create a lot of problems if you don’t understand how they relate to your current situation.

#3) The Court May Require One

In Texas, it is impossible to handle many types of probate without hiring an attorney. It is often a legal requirement.

In addition, if you are the executor or administrator of a will, the court will require you to hire an attorney who can help guide you through the process.

#4) Navigate Pitfalls

We see many common probate mistakes. We’ve seen the damage they can cause. We know exactly how to help you avoid those mistakes.

For example, we know how to properly prepare a small estate affidavit effectively, so that courts will actually accept and approve it. We can also properly prepare an affidavit of heirship so a Texas Title Company will honor it.