As many individuals in Texas know all too well, the probate process can be long and drawn out. Waiting for a decedent’s assets to be distributed can take months, which often makes things difficult for beneficiaries who might need more immediate access to their loved one’s funds. In Texas, however,…
Among the many tools available to those sorting through a loved one’s estate, the affidavit of heirship can be particularly useful for individuals whose loved ones might not have left behind a will. In Texas, the affidavit of heirship can be an incredibly practical way to transfer property ownership from…
Both fortunately and unfortunately, the Texas probate process can be very complex. This is fortunate for many clients because it gives them different tools to creatively and efficiently create an estate plan that works for them. It is unfortunate, though, because many of these tools require significant amounts of time…
The Texas probate process is not one to be taken lightly; every procedural step must be done correctly in order to make sure nothing falls through the cracks, and no stone is left unturned. While the process can be lengthy, we at McCulloch & Miller are experts in navigating the…
In the past, our blog has covered the complexities of the probate process. Just as we help our clients focus on getting through probate litigation as efficiently as possible, we also help our clients think about how to avoid the process altogether. Many of our clients, in fact, prefer to…
At McCulloch & Miller, we have 35 years of experience in Texas probate law, which gives us a unique perspective on estate planning and on the probate process. Over the years, our clients have come to us with their questions, big and small, because they trust that we will deliver…
The probate process involves many logistical hurdles that often require time and money, and it can be frustrating for those individuals a decedent leaves behind. It is important to recognize, however, that not all assets must go through probate – in fact, there are some assets that are automatically exempt…
As a general rule, a decedent’s assets in Texas must go through the probate process in order for those assets to pass on to the person’s beneficiaries. Because this process can be daunting and time-consuming, clients often come to us for help in figuring out how to avoid probate altogether.…
For many decedents, the probate process involves a probate court judge reviewing that person’s will, ensuring that the will is valid, and then distributing the person’s assets to his or her beneficiaries. At times, however, the probate court has to decide how to proceed when there is no will in…
In the past, our blog has focused on the probate process and the many different implications for decedents, family, and friends. As we have emphasized, the probate process is complex, and it involves many actors as well as a detailed procedure that can take anywhere from a couple of months…