Articles Posted in Texas Probate

This post compares Texas and Illinois law; figures and deadlines are stated generally, so confirm the current rule in the relevant state before acting. Because I practice in both Texas and Illinois, families sometimes ask me which state’s probate is worse. The honest answer is that both states offer independent administration, which keeps court supervision…

Not every will should be probated without a fight, and not every challenge to a will is legitimate. In Texas, a will can be contested on grounds such as lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, fraud, duress, or improper execution. These contests generally must be brought within two years of the date the will is…

Texans hear probate horror stories from friends in other states and assume the worst. The reality here is better, provided the paperwork was done right. The reason is a Texas procedure called independent administration, and understanding it explains most of what your family will (or will not) go through. What independent administration is In an…