Best Probate Process Guide for First-Time Executors in Texas
What first-time Texas executors actually need to navigate probate court — and why generic legal resources fail at the moment the court clock starts running.
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How to File a Small Estate Affidavit in Texas Without a Will or an Attorney
The exact requirements, asset calculation, and signature rules for a Texas Small Estate Affidavit — and the specific mistakes that get them rejected on the first filing.
Texas Probate Process Guide vs. Hiring a Probate Attorney: What Each One Actually Does
Comparing a Texas probate process guide to full attorney representation — costs, what each covers, and when you need one, the other, or both.
Muniment of Title vs. Full Probate in Texas: Which Process Applies to Your Estate
How to determine whether a Texas estate qualifies for a Muniment of Title — and what a process guide helps you understand before you pay an attorney to answer this question.
Independent vs. Dependent Administration in Texas: The Decision That Determines Your Probate Cost
How Texas Independent Administration works, what triggers Dependent Administration, and what an executor needs to know before the prove-up hearing to protect the estate from the more expensive path.
Alternatives to EstateExec for Texas Probate: What Actually Works for Texas Courts
EstateExec, national legal templates, and attorney checklists all fall short for Texas probate. Here is what actually covers the Texas Estates Code, county-specific deadlines, and the Muniment of Title.
Attorney Ad Litem in Texas Probate: What They Do and When Courts Appoint One
A Texas attorney ad litem represents parties who cannot speak for themselves in probate proceedings. Learn when courts appoint one and what it costs the estate.
Texas Will Contest: Grounds, Process, and What It Costs
Contesting a will in Texas requires specific legal grounds and strict deadlines. Here are the bases for a challenge, how the process works, and realistic outcomes.
Texas Probate Forms: Every Document You Need and Where to Get It
Texas probate forms come from multiple state agencies and county courts. Here's the complete list of forms, their sources, and what each one does.
Texas Probate Code: Key Statutes Every Executor Needs to Know
The Texas Estates Code replaced the old Probate Code in 2015. Here are the chapters and section numbers that govern wills, administration, and deadlines.
Texas Executor Compensation: The 5% Rule and What It Actually Pays
Texas law sets executor pay at 5% of cash received or paid out — but the formula excludes most of what executors expect to earn. Here's how it works.
Texas Dependent Administration: When It's Required and What Executors Must Do
Dependent administration in Texas requires court approval for every transaction. Learn when it's required, how it differs from independent administration, and executor duties.
Holographic Will in Texas: Validity, Requirements, and Risks
Texas recognizes holographic and handwritten wills without witnesses. Learn the exact requirements, common pitfalls, and how courts evaluate them.