The Small Texas Estate

Frequently, we encounter situations where people pass away without a will, but with a small estate that still needs to be settled.  The Texas Probate Code provides a mechanism for this situation called a Small Estate Affidavit.  In this situation, the heirs of a decedent who dies without a will quite simply file an affidavit […]

What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Texas?

The State of Texas doesn’t take the property of someone dying without a Will. So, what are the results in Texas if you don’t have a Will. In Texas, the law dictates the way the assets of somebody dying without a Will are divided upon their death. Should you die without a Will in Texas, […]