Our Attorneys Streamline The Texas Probate Process
When you’re overwhelmed with the grief and loss of losing someone you love, the last thing you feel equipped to do is to manage the practicalities of managing and dispersing their estate. Unfortunately, this isn’t something you can put off forever or even for a few weeks. Your loved one’s assets must be distributed according to their estate plan (if they had one) and debts properly settled. Administering an estate and completing the Texas probate process can be complicated, but with the advice and guidance of our Houston, TX probate lawyer, it doesn’t have to be.
The attorneys at Stuart Green Law, PLLC assist with every aspect of the probate process, from answering questions you have as the executor of your family member’s will to acting as an estate administrator in your stead. Our deep understanding of Texas probate laws and its precise legal requirements makes us uniquely qualified to address all of your corporate needs. Please contact us today to discuss your probate concerns.
What Does A Houston Probate Lawyer Do?
A probate lawyer manages the legal process of settling a deceased person’s estate. Probate involves a number of specific, well-documented steps, from transferring property and assets to evaluating any creditor petitions and paying all valid debts. There’s also a considerable amount of paperwork required by the courts and the IRS. Usually, the probate process is managed by the estate’s representative, who is named in the deceased’s will as its executor. If you have been designated executor of a family member’s will and don’t know where to start, we can walk you through the entire process.
If no will exists, Texas intestacy laws determine how the estate is distributed. The county probate court in the county where your loved one died will appoint an administrator to take on this role, usually their next closest, available kin. If you’ve been appointed as an estate administrator, we can serve you in the same way as if you had been named in the will.
With the help of our probate attorneys, you can effectively complete everything from opening the estate in probate court to notifying creditors and heirs, inventorying property, determining asset values, and paying off legitimate debts. There are legal procedures that must be followed carefully. Any error or omission delays the process or could even lead to legal problems for the executor. Our experienced legal team is here to make sure nothing slips through the cracks.
We Guide You Through The Texas Probate Process
Probate is usually just a tedious, time-consuming processing of assets and settling debts—but not always. Sometimes there’s a problem. A family member or other interested party may contest the will, claiming it’s invalid or that the deceased was under undue influence when it was created. Or, someone may feel they were unfairly left out or deserve a larger share of the estate. Not only do these disputes cause serious legal problems, but they can also damage your family relationships. Our Houton probate lawyer can step in and handle the legal matters, shielding you from any (unfair) blowback from dissatisfied kin.
Effectively completing the Texas probate process requires a great deal of time, attention to detail, and an understanding of Texas probate statutes. Our firm delivers. Please contact Stuart Green Law, PLLC, today for a professional consultation about your probate matter.