Introduction: Should You Have a Texas Will? If you die without a will in Texas, your assets will go to your closest relatives according to state law. This may not be what you want. A will lets you decide who gets your assets when you die. A will is a legal document that says how […] The post Should You Have a Last Will & Testament in Texas? appeared first… Continue reading Should You Have a Last Will & Testament in Texas?

A Texas Transfer on Death Deed is a way to transfer real property to someone else upon your death without going through probate. The deed must be properly signed and notarized, and it must be filed with the county clerk in the county where the property is located. What is a Texas Transfer on Death […] The post What Is a Texas Transfer on Death Deed? appeared first on Kreig… Continue reading What Is a Texas Transfer on Death Deed?

Probate law is a legal system that governs the estate of a deceased person. A will settlement is a legal process by which an estate is settled, usually after the death of the person who made the will. The process of settling a will can be complicated and can involve negotiations between family members over […] The post What Is a “Will Settlement” Under Texas Probate Law? appeared first on… Continue reading What Is a “Will Settlement” Under Texas Probate Law?

In a recent case, St. John v. Hearne, a Texas probate court granted a bill of review but did not dispose of contested issues. The Court of Appeals noted that granting a bill of review does not terminate the proceedings and is not equivalent to final judgment for purposes of appeal. Legal Terminology Interlocutory Appeal […] The post Does a Probate Court’s Order Have to Be Final to Be Appealable?… Continue reading Does a Probate Court’s Order Have to Be Final to Be Appealable?

Introduction Probate is a process by which an administrator (the executor) of an estate (the decedent’s property) distribute the estate’s assets to the decedent’s beneficiaries. In Texas, probate is handled by the Texas State Probate Office. There are at least five types of probate (more if you count the various permutations such as testate dependent, […] The post 5 Kinds of Texas Probate appeared first on Kreig LLC.

To file the probate application, one must first decide which court has jurisdiction and which court should handle the probate court. Once the court is selected, the next step is to submit the probate application. The Probate Application under Texas Estate Law After identifying the probate court that can hear the case, the next step […] The post Probating a Will in Texas appeared first on Kreig LLC. Read More

Who will serve as personal representative after you’ve passed on? Many people think about this while planning their estate, but it’s important to know who is eligible to serve and who will serve by default if you don’t name a personal representative properly. Selecting The Personal Representative (Executor vs Administrator) Specialized knowledge, training or experience […] The post Who Will Serve as Personal Representative of Your Estate? appeared first on… Continue reading Who Will Serve as Personal Representative of Your Estate?

A court must have jurisdiction to enter a valid, enforceable judgment on a claim. If there is a situation where jurisdiction is lacking, litigants, through various procedures, may retroactively challenge the validity of a judgment to potentially have it rendered void. Subject matter jurisdiction is one type of jurisdiction a court must have. It is […] The post When Heirship Status Becomes a Texas Jurisdiction Matter appeared first on Kreig… Continue reading When Heirship Status Becomes a Texas Jurisdiction Matter

Kreig LLC is proud to have Erin Breaux recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2023 in America, and Kristina Munoz recognized in the third edition of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™. Congratulations Erin and Kristina! The post Kreig LLC has two of the Best Lawyers® in America appeared first on Kreig LLC.

Default for failing to file? Default at Law A default is the failure to do something required by law or the failure to comply with a contractual obligation. When it comes to filing a will for probate, there is a timeline that the filer must comply with in order to avoid being found in default. […] The post Can Reasonable Diligence Trump a Probate Statute of Limitations in Texas? appeared… Continue reading Can Reasonable Diligence Trump a Probate Statute of Limitations in Texas?