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Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning arrow State-Specific Wills Titles arrow How to Probate & Settle an Estate in Texas

How to Probate & Settle an Estate in Texas

How to Probate & Settle an Estate in Texas

By: Mary L Boland Attorney at Law, Julie K. O’Neill Attorney at Law, Hugo Barreca, Attorney at Law, Traci Truly Attorney at Law, Edward A Haman Attorney at Law, Brette McWhorter Sember Attorney at Law, Diana Brodman Summers Attorney at Law, Mark Warda Attorney at Law, Thomas Tuft Attorney at Law, Mark Warda Attorney at Law, Diana Brodman Summers Attorney at Law, D-M Boulay Attorney at Law, Mark Warda Attorney at Law, James William Potts, Thomas Tuft Attorney at Law
Product ISBN: E9781572484962  
Price: $28.95
Publication Date: March 2005  



Available formats: Adobe eBook


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Table of Contents

Using Self-Help Law Books

Introduction

Chapter 1: Understanding Probate
When Probate is Required
Types of Probate Procedures
Property Subject to Probate
Where a Will Should be Probated
How Soon a Will Should be Probated
Who May Represent an Estate
Estate and Inheritance Taxes
Federal Income Tax
Non-Texas Resident Decedent
Filing Fees
Signing Documents
Duration of the Probate Process
Needing an Attorney
General Things to Do

Chapter 2: Independent Administration
Application for Probate of Will and Issuance of Letters
Testamentary
Appointment of Resident Agent
Proof by Subscribing Witness
Proof of Death and Other Facts
Order Admitting Will to Probate and Authorizing Letters
Testamentary
Oath
Bond
Notice to Creditors
Administering the Estate
IRS Form SS-4
Inventory, Appraisement, and List of Claims
Homestead, Exempt Personal Property, and Family Allowance
Payment of Debts and Expenses
Tax Returns
Distribution of the Estate Assets
Affidavit Regarding Debts and Taxes
Texas Probate Checklist—Independent Administration with Will

Chapter 3: Dependent Administration
Administration with Will Annexed
Administration with Dependent Executor
Regular Dependent Administration
Filing the Application
Appointment of Resident Agent
Proof by Subscribing Witness
Filing Fees
Proof of Death and Other Facts
Order Admitting Will to Probate
Oath of Administrator or Executor
Bond
Notice to Creditors
Administering the Estate
IRS Form SS-4
Inventory, Appraisement, and List of Claims
Homestead, Exempt Personal Property, and Family Allowance
Annual Accountings
Payment of Debts and Expenses
Tax Returns
Distribution of the Estate Assets
Final Account and Application for Discharge
Texas Probate Checklist—Administration with Will Annexed (AWA)
Texas Probate Checklist—Administration with Dependent Executor (ADE)
Texas Probate Checklist—Regular Dependent Administration (RDA)

Chapter 4: Procedures in Lieu of Administration
Muniment of Title
Proceedings to Determine Heirship
Small Estates
Affidavit of Heirship
Texas Probate Checklist—Muniment of Title
Texas Probate Checklist—Heirship Determination
Texas Probate Checklist—Small Estates

Glossary

Appendix A: Texas Probate Code

Appendix B: Blank Forms

Index

Excerpt


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