Probate


When a loved one passes away, most of us are overwhelmed, not only with grief, but with the task of taking care of the decedent’s estate. A proper Will makes the job easier, but it is only the starting place. In order for a Will to legally pass on assets, a court must determine by order that it is the decedent’s valid Will. The process to get that order, and the distribution of the estate is called probate.

Not all Wills need to be probated, and even when a Will must be probated, there are two different types, and one is less complicated than the other. Experience lawyers, like Bob Brown Law Firm, know whether your loved one’s Will needs to be probated and if so, which type of probate you need.

If someone dies without a Will, if there is property to be distributed and debts to pay, you will need an experienced attorney like Bob Brown Law Firm to help you through the process. Probate laws are complicated and you need a lawyer who understands those laws.


  • Types of Probate in Texas  
    9/13/2012 12:00:00 AM  by Bob Brown

    The Texas Probate system is designed so that when a Texas resident dies, the courts are involved only as much as necessary.   A good lawyer who understands Texas probate laws can advise you what is the best, cheapest and most sufficient way to transfer your loved one’s assets and to take care of their estate.  This is a brief summary of the Texas probate procedures in Texas.

    WHAT IS PROBATE?  
    3/28/2012 12:00:00 AM  by Bob Brown

    Generally speaking, probate is the process of sorting out the business affairs of a person who has passed away (the decedent) usually with the involvement of a probate court.  Some of a decedent's assets called "probate assets," such as real estate, motor vehicles, furniture, and jewelry are part of the decedent's probate estate and pass, subject to creditors claims, based on the laws of intestate succession unless the decedent had a valid will.  Other assets, calle...
  • Wills, Wills, Wills... We can't tell you how important a will is!  
    3/2/2012 12:00:00 AM  by Bob Brown

    Hi!

    If you don't have a will, you need a will.  You need a will because if you dont have a will, the state will provide one for you.  You don't want that will.

    See you next time,

    Bob......