Probate Terms Navigating Texas probate law requires familiarity with specific terminology that governs estate administration from filing the initial application through final distribution of assets. These 25 definitions represent the fundamental concepts that attorneys, personal representatives, and beneficiaries encounter in virtually every probate proceeding. Understanding these terms provides the foundation necessary to comprehend court filings,...KEEP READING

When most people think about courts, they picture criminal trials or major civil lawsuits that make headlines. However, there’s one court system that touches virtually every family in America yet operates largely outside public view. These specialized forums make decisions about our most personal and valuable affairs—often with minimal oversight or appeal rights. In Bexar...KEEP READING

When a loved one dies, families often assume that probate courts simply rubber-stamp wills and distribute assets according to the deceased’s wishes. Many people view probate as a ministerial process where courts mechanically follow predetermined instructions without exercising meaningful oversight. This belief can lead to surprise when probate courts actively scrutinize estate matters, require detailed...KEEP READING