Texas Probate Attorney

In Texas it all depends on where you live as to which court will hear your probate case. According to the Texas constitution, the legislature has the authority to determine which Texas courts have jurisdiction over probate cases. With this in mind, your case could be heard in one of the 16 probate courts, or a County Court of Law, a Constitutional County Court or a District Court. Whatever court you wind up in, a Texas probate attorney would probably be helpful.

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Probate attorneys are those that have chosen to specialize in a particular area of law. They know the ins and outs of the complicated world called Texas probate. Texas probate is like no other state, they are all different. That is why you need a Texas probate attorney.

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If you are the Personal Representative of the deceased you have a very special responsibility. You need to settle and distribute the estate according to the will. While doing so you must abide by a thousand different laws, rules and regulations. There is no room for error, as you are personably liable should any mistakes be made.

It is very likely that the deceased had his estate planning done by a local probate attorney. If that is the case, that would usually be the attorney that should work with you to get the estate through probate. If an attorney was not involved in the writing of a will then you are probably on your own to find one.

Personal recommendations are always preferred before hiring professional services. Hiring an attorney is no different. Talk to your family and friends, see who they recommend. A service such as Legal Match could be a big help also. Just fill out a form and let the lawyers respond to you. You can get fees and even check out their feedback, all online.

While you are talking with a Texas probate attorney is a good time to mention your own state of affairs. Maybe they could help you with a will or even a living trust. All of your assets do not have to go through probate, find out how to avoid it. Your family members and other heirs will sure be glad you did.

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