Who Will Protect Your Family During Probate?
When a person dies and does not leave a will, the administration of his or her estate is more complicated. The estate will be divided according to Texas law and may require an estate administrator. You will need the assistance of a knowledgeable probate attorney.
Distributing Assets Without a Will
If a person has died intestate (without a will), the probate process depends on the value and complexity of the estate.
If the estate is less than $50,000, excluding any real estate, you can use a small estate affidavit to transfer the assets to the heirs. Once the probate court approves the affidavit, the assets will be transferred.
For higher value estates or an estate with many debts, you will most likely need an estate administrator. We can help you with the letters of administration to appoint the administrator. That person will gather the assets, pay the estate's debts and then distribute property to the heirs.
Our attorneys can help you obtain the letters of administration and assist you with the administration of the estate. If you want to save money on attorney's fees, you can do the work yourself. However, the process can be complicated and time-consuming. Many people find that it is worth the cost to have a lawyer guide them through the administration.
Contact Us Today
The Law Offices of Coats & Todd provide probate and estate administration services to people in the Plano area. Our attorneys can explain the options to you and help you through the probate process. Please call our Richardson office at 972-671-9922.
