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Texas estate planning and probate follow the Estates Code. Independent administration, muniment of title, and community-property rules make Texas probate different from many other states. Attorneys help with wills, trusts, guardianships, and administrations in the county where the decedent resided.
TBLS board certification in Estate Planning and Probate Law identifies attorneys with demonstrated Texas probate and planning experience.
Common Questions
Does a will have to be probated in Texas?
Often yes if the estate holds titled assets. Texas offers streamlined options such as muniment of title and small-estate affidavits when the facts fit.
What is independent administration in Texas?
Independent administration lets an executor act with limited court supervision when the will or all heirs agree, which typically reduces cost and delay.