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The Texas probate process can be intimidating. Probate, in its essence is a legal process under Texas state law, to verify the validity of the decedent's will and grants the power to the Executor to execute the will and settle the estate. The decedent will not always have a last will and testament, and in some cases the will was written without provisions ensuring a smooth and quick settlement. A dependent administration is required in cases when a decedent did not leave a will or provisions for an independent administration.

In an independent administration your lawyer will prepare and file an application for probate legally informing the Texas courts of the death, the nature of the will, and the declaration of Executor. The will and application are then filed with the County Clerk and a case number and hearing date are assigned.

The pending probate is posted by the Sheriff to inform the public of the impending proceedings, giving parties the opportunity to file any responses to be heard by the court at the hearing.

On the hearing date, testimony is taken regarding the decedents death, Will's validity and the court determines whether it has jurisdiction, (whether the hearing is being held in the proper county, etc.)

The probate Executor is then require to establish that he or she is not disqualified from serving by being a convicted folon, unquitable, or incapacitated. Texas counties have varying rules regarding this part of the probate process, in some cases a written affidavit will suffice, in others verbal testimony is required.

Upon the Judge being satisfied as to all the legal requirements being met, the Order is signed admitting the Will to probate and empowering the Executor's authority. Once the probate process begins.... (Recommended Texas probate litigation help) connect with a top Texas state wrongful death attorney here, https://www.lawsuitlegal.com if negligence or liability resulted in a the death of your loved one.

TX Probate Courts by County: Harris County, Denton County, Dallas County, Galveston County, Travis County, Tarrant County, Bexar County, McLennan County, Hidalgo County, Parker County, Collin County, Hill County, Fort Bend County, Midland County, Ector County, Lubbock County, Williamson County, Grayson County, Bell County, Burleson County, El Paso County

The Texas Probate process is no doubt a complicated one and navigating the legal system to achieve a fast, managed, and just settlement requires the services of an experienced Texas Probate Lawyer.

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Congress failed to extend the federal estate tax, so it is repealed for persons dying on or after January 1, 2010. However, Congress may reinstate the tax early in 2010 -- possibly retroactively -- and the estate tax comes back automatically in 2011. This presents problems for persons who have significant holdings of appreciated assets, since the repeal of the estate tax means a loss of the "free" step-up in basis at death.

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