Probate of Will

Independent and dependent Admin

Family Settlement Agreements

Determination of Heirship

Muniment of Title

Affidavits of Heirship

Small Estate Affidavit

Probate

When a loved one dies, the family may need to go through the Texas probate process in order to properly administer the estate. Probate is the process of transferring ownership of a loved one’s property to the intended beneficiaries. Property does not automatically transfer upon your loved one’s death. There are many factors in deciding whether a family will need probate and what kind of process will be required. It is important for the family to speak with a qualified attorney to discuss whether or not they will need to go through the probate process.

If your loved one died with a Will, you have four (4) years to probate a Will. If your loved one died more than four (4) years before contemplating probate, you may be able to still probate that Will, but an Executor cannot be appointed. Even if your loved one did not have a Will you can still go through the probate process. As the saying goes, if you die without a Will, the state has one for you.

Types of Probate in Texas

  • Probate of a Will without court control (Independent Administration)
  • Probate of a Will with court control (Dependent Administration)
  • Opening an Estate without a Will and without court control (Heirship with Independent Administration)
  • Opening an Estate without a Will and with court control (Heirship with Dependent Administration)
  • Transferring property of the Estate without appointing an Executor (Muniment of Title)
  • Probate of an Estate that is less than $50,000.00 in value (Small Estate Affidavit)

Estate Administration

After the Estate has gone through probate, you will need to proceed with Administration of the Estate. Administration of the Estate entails gathering of assets, giving notice to certain creditors and beneficiaries, paying debts and expenses, and distributing assets to beneficiaries. There are a lot of moving parts that come with an Administration of an Estate, so it is important to keep well-informed about state required time lines and to make sure that all assets are accounted for.

Bulgawicz Law Firm is here to help

If you need help dealing with your loved one’s property after their death, the Bulgawicz Law Firm is here to help. We understand that dealing with these issues while still reeling from the loss of a loved one can be very difficult. Our team is here to help you through the process, step by step, and make the process as smooth as possible. We will take the time to understand your situation, educate you, and address your concerns.

We handle probate cases in Harris County, Montgomery County, Fort Bend County, and Galveston County. We know that the probate process can be time-consuming and costly. That is why we do our very best to streamline the procedure and provide cost-effective options.