Probate

Probate, Estate Administration, Heirship, and Estate Disputes

The Firm assists executors, administrators, heirs, beneficiaries, surviving spouses, and other interested persons with Texas probate and estate administration matters.

Probate is the legal process used to administer a person’s estate after death. Depending upon the circumstances, probate may involve admitting a Will to probate, appointing an executor or administrator, identifying estate assets, addressing creditor claims, transferring property, and completing required court filings.

The Overton Law Firm, P.C. assists clients with probate and estate administration matters in Texas. The Firm works with executors, administrators, heirs, beneficiaries, surviving spouses, and other interested persons to determine the appropriate probate procedure and guide the matter through the required legal process.

  • Probating a Will
  • Independent administration
  • Muniment of title proceedings
  • Small estate procedures
  • Determination of heirship issues
  • Estate administration
  • Real property and title issues
  • Creditor claims and estate debts
  • Probate litigation and estate disputes

Selecting the proper probate procedure is important. Some estates can be handled through streamlined procedures, while others require more detailed administration or court involvement.