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The Complete Guide to Settling an Estate in Texas

Probate can be a complicated process during a difficult time in many people's lives. How to Probate and Settle an Estate in Texas can help you understand, prepare for and work through the process of handling an estate in Texas.

Written in an easy-to-understand manner, this book explains the different kinds of probate available in Texas and details the steps that must be completed. Checklists are provided for each specific kind of probate to ensure that no form or step is missed along the way. From dealing with creditors to handling estate taxes, How to Probate and Settle an Estate in Texas will provide you with essential knowledge to assist in closing an estate.

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Appointing a Resident Agent
Working with an Attorney
Providing Notice to Creditors
Paying Debts and Expenses
Preparing an Estate Inventory

Ready-to-Use Forms with Instructions:
IRS Form SS-4
Application for Probate and Administration of Estate
Notice to Creditors
Appointment of Resident Agent
and many more...

Texas Probate Code
Checklists for specific kinds of Texas probate
procedures
Explanation of forms to use for each kind of probate
Plain-English glossary of terms
Step-by-step instructions
Ready-to-use, blank forms

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Table of Contents

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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

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