Compassionate Guidance When a Loved One Passes.
When a loved one passes, there is more to handle than funeral arrangements. Texas probate provides a clear path to authenticate a will (or identify heirs if there isn’t one), pay debts, and distribute assets. We manage every filing, notice, and hearing—so families can focus on honoring memories, not paperwork.
Probate
How We Help
Probate of Last Will
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Authenticate Will
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Appoint Executor
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Inventory Assets, Pay Debts, Distribute Property
Determination of Heirship
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Court‑Supervised Declaration When No Valid Will Exists
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Establish Rightful Heirs and Share Percentages
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Appoint Administrator
Small‑Estate & Heirship Affidavits
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Cost‑Effective Transfer of Modest Estates
Estate & Trust Administration
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Guidance for Executors and Trustees
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Ongoing Compliance and Accounting
Family Settlement & Property Transfers
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Dispute Resolution and Negotiated Agreements
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Deed Preparation & Title Transfers
Why Clients Choose Us
Precise, Compassionate Counsel
Attorney Stephen Coy provides detailed legal work paired with genuine empathy for grieving families.
Trusted Hill Country Reputation
Clients praise our proactive, above‑and‑beyond service from Kerrville to the Hill Country and beyond.
Local Experience
Shorten timelines and reduce costs through familiarity with Hill Country probate judges and clerks
FAQ
Your Questions Addressed
Q: How long does Texas probate take?
Every estate is different. However, if you are dealing with a simple, uncontested will with no creditor issues, then the probate process can be completed in a matter of months.
Litigation, creditor claims, and complex assets can lengthen the process. When someone dies without a will (referred to as an intestate estate), the process can be much longer.
Q: Is probate always required?
Assets titled in a trust, real property that has been deeded prior to death, or accounts with beneficiary designations or survivorship agreements may avoid probate. The estate plan should consider the most cost effective and tax efficient way to navigate the various options.
Q: Can we sell property before probate closes?
In many cases, the answer is yes. When there is an individual or entity that is appointed as an independent executor or independent administrator, such party has the ability to liquidate assets before the estate is closed and without court approval to advance the administration of the estate when it is necessary.