When a person dies without a valid will in Texas, families are left to sort out a whole lot of loose ends. A house that is still in the decedent’s name. A bank account that is frozen. Documents demanded by title companies and financial institutions that you don’t have and don’t know how to get. […]
How Do I Settle the Estate of a Person Who Dies Without a Will in Texas?
There are several methods of settling an estate of someone who dies without a valid will in Texas: Small Estate Affidavit A small estate affidavit can be used when the value of a decedent’s estate is $50,000 or less, not counting the value of a homestead and other exempt property, and the total assets exceed […]