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Who is Qualified to Serve an Executor or Administrator of an Estate?

Section 304.003 of the Texas Estates Code identifies persons who are disqualified from serving as Executor or Administrator of an estate. This Section provides that a…

Is Probate Necessary to Transfer Title to a Vehicle?

I received an email recently from someone whose unmarried brother had died without a will.  He was survived by both his parents, one full…

Will My Estate Be Responsible For My Student Loans?

Statistically, having a bachelor’s degree doubles your lifetime earning potential. But that degree often comes with a high cost, which most families are unable to afford…

Who Can Contest a Will In Texas?

According to Section 55.001 of the Texas Estates Code, any person interested in an estate can contest a will. The Estates Code defines an “interested” person as:…

Probate Just Got More Private In Texas

One factor that often motivates people to choose revocable trust-based plans as opposed to will-based plans is the privacy trusts afford. Assets within a trust pass…

How is a Personal Representative of an Estate Appointed?

There are three ways in which a personal representative of an estate is appointed: A personal representative can be appointed by a will of a testator,…

How Much Court Involvement Is There In The Probate Process?

In Texas, the level of court involvement in the probate process depends on whether there is a dependent or independent administration. Independent administration Texas allows independent…

How to Access a Deceased Person’s Safe Deposit Box in Texas?

Many people store important papers such as life insurance policies, wills and other important documents in safe deposit boxes to keep them secure.  When they die,…