When a Harris County business owner dies, the company cannot hit pause. Payroll, vendor orders, customer deadlines, and tax filings keep moving. If you are the executor or a family member stepping in, you need a practical plan that keeps the doors open while you work through probate. With the…
Arguments among heirs slow probate, inflate costs, and strain relationships. Harris County judges offer two paths to finish the job: independent administration and dependent administration. Each path balances speed and oversight differently. If you choose wisely, you keep the estate on schedule while protecting everyone’s rights. Understand What “Independent” Really…
When a Texas resident dies owning land in New Mexico or Colorado, a Travis County probate alone will not transfer those deeds. Real estate follows the law of the state where it sits. You need ancillary proceedings in the other state so title companies will insure the transfer. With the…
Selling an Austin home through probate gets trickier when large, protected trees stand on the lot. Austin’s Heritage Tree rules affect what you can trim, remove, or build around, and buyers care about that. If you understand the process, you keep deals on track, avoid fines, and protect sale price.…
A homestead carries memories and legal protections. When the estate needs liquidity, you may have to sell the home—yet you still want to respect the surviving spouse or children who live there. In Houston probate, you can balance compassion and efficiency by planning the sale process around homestead rights, notices,…
When a loved one dies without a will, you still need a court order that identifies who inherits. In Harris County, a determination of heirship provides that clarity so banks, title companies, and buyers can act. The process can move efficiently if you prepare evidence, find disinterested witnesses, and file…
Old deeds tell long stories. Names change, tracts split, and handwritten notes morph into title problems that confuse buyers and stall probate. When you inherit Dallas property with a paper trail that starts in the 1970s—or earlier—you need a plan to restore clarity. A careful chain-of-title project turns a mystery…
Speed matters in probate. Vendors want payment, lenders ask for proof of authority, and heirs hope for clarity. In Dallas County, independent administration can compress the process from months to weeks, but only if the will gives you the right tools. By drafting and filing with precision, you unlock a…
Selling estate property in Austin looks straightforward until greenbelt overlays and watershed rules enter the picture. Those layers can slow closings, shrink buyer pools, and surprise you with extra permits. When you prepare early, you cut weeks from the timeline and protect sale price. A calm, document-first approach turns a…
If an estate has a valid will and no unpaid debts, Texas offers a probate shortcut called a muniment of title. Instead of slogging through months of administration, you can transfer property in a matter of weeks. Learning the steps now saves court costs and relieves stress during a difficult…