When Can an Executor Be Removed for Conflicts of Interest?

The probate process involves settling the decedent’s financial obligations, paying debts and taxes, identifying and appraising assets, and distributing the remaining assets to the rightful beneficiaries or heirs.  This is a multifaceted process that involves a careful balance of probate laws, family relationships, beneficiary interests, and executor responsibilities.  One particularly crucial aspect of the probate…

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How Does Probate Work in Texas

Probate in Texas should be viewed as a process. It is a process that has several steps that have to be completed. The end goal of these steps is to resolve family and other disputes and identify, manage, and distribute the decedent’s property. With these goals in mind, here is a very general explanation of…

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How Much Does an Estate Have to be Worth to Go to Probate in Texas?

There is no set limit for when probate administration is required or warranted in Texas. While some large estates may not have to go through probate, some small estates do. Alongside other factors such as family disputes or complex financial arrangements, the value of the estate and the nature of its assets play a significant…

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Executor Cannot Resign Without Notice & Consent of Will Distributees

Probate cases can be challenging given the different parties involved. In some cases, family members who have lifetime differences and long-running disputes are forced to work together to wind up the decedent’s last affairs. These disputes often end up in probate court. This can result in disputes and overreaching. The recent Estate of Allen, 658…

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Inheritance with No Will in Texas

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy, and it can be even more challenging when there is no clear plan for their assets. In Texas, when someone passes away without a will, their assets are subject to the state’s intestacy laws. This means that the court will distribute the assets according…

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