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Get information and news on Texas Probate laws and frequently asked questions from a Lawyer. Top 10 Probate Articles from Kreig Austin.

A legal process called Probate ensures that the estate of the deceased person is distributed according to his will. Like many legal processes, the process of it can be complicated and costly if you do not know what you are doing. The articles included in this Top 10 list serve as an introductory guide to this complex process.

When a person’s will enters into it, the will’s authenticity is verified and the deceased’s estate is distributed according to it. If you want to contest the validity of a will during and before the estate is distributed, then you should read this article.

A person’s estate is more than just their grand (or not so grand) residence. The term encompasses everything in their possession when they finally kick the bucket. This article covers all that you need to know about what constitutes an estate within the context of  it.

11Austin Probate Attorneys
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Jun

Can a Holographic Will Be In Someone Else’s Handwriting?

June 13, 2022,
A holographic will is a handwritten will that is not witnessed. The testator, the person who made the will, must write, date, and sign the entire will. This type of will is valid in any state, including the state of Texas. However, as with most wills, it must be proven to be your will and...
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11will contest
02
May

Is Settling an Estate in Probate Difficult?

May 2, 2022,
Introduction This article is for people who want to know more about settling an estate in probate. Is settling an estate in probate difficult? When a person dies, the deceased’s assets are handed off to whomever is listed in the will. If there is no will, however, then the estate becomes part of probate court....
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11Can Courts Change Your Will Under Texas Probate Law?
18
Apr

Can Texas Probate Courts Change Your Will?

April 18, 2022,
In the absence of a will, a person’s property is distributed according to rules defined by the state of Texas. This process is known as “probate” or “administration” of the estate. But what happens if you have a will and it contains a mistake? Can your probate attorney or the the probate court fix it...
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20
Dec

Four-year limitation on Probating a Will

December 20, 2021,
The Texas Supreme Court Interpretation of the Four-year limitation on Probating a Will December 20, 2021 A devisee who fails to probate the decedent’s will within four years of the decedent’s death is deemed ‘in default’ and may no longer probate the will. However, what if the applicant probating the will is not the devisee,...
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28
Feb

Who Inherits a Joint Bank Account in Texas

February 28, 2019,
What Happens to Bank Accounts It is common for a parent to create a joint bank account with the intent that someone accesses the account to pay for their funeral or last expenses. Who owns this account once the parent dies What about other bank accounts that are held jointly? Does the joint owner, surviving […]
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28
Feb

Affidavit of Heirship as Evidence of Ownership of an Estate

February 28, 2019,
Affidavit of Heirship – Transferring Property After Death and Avoiding Probate Court It is common to see family members reach an informal agreement as to how to handle the estate when a family member dies. These informal agreements often lead to disputes and end up in probate litigation and an Affidavit of Heirship can help […]
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