How to Probate an Estate in Texas: With Forms (Self-Help Law Kit With Forms)

Rolcik, Karen Ann

ISBN 10: 1570714185 / ISBN 13: 9781570714184

Published by Sourcebooks Inc, 1998

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Book shows general signs of use and handling. May have light wear on the cover or edges and minimal writing or highlighting. Binding remains tight, and pages are clean and readable.

Seller Inventory # CTXV.1570714185.G

Bibliographic Details

• Title: How to Probate an Estate in Texas: With Forms (Self-Help Law Kit With Forms)
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Inc
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1570714185
• ISBN 13: 9781570714184
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

Contrary to popular belief, a will does not eliminate the requirement for probate. But the probate process does not need to be complicated as long as the necessary forms are filed, required persons are notified and proper procedures are followed. How to Probate an Estate in Texas will help you understand, prepare for and easily move through the process of distributing an estate in Texas. Complete with step-by-step instructions and the forms you need, this book simplifies the Texas probate process, helping you avoid the extra costs, delays and frustration commonly associated with distributing an estate. In simple language, How to Probate an Estate in Texas explains: Four types of probate in Texas Each step of the probate process Who can be a personal representative What can be done without an attorney How to find an attorney What forms are used in probate What tax forms are required What to do if a witness is unavailable Which property is exempt from probate

About the Author

Karen Ann Rolcik received her bachelor's degree from Butler University and her law degree from Indiana University. She is licensed to practice law in Texas and Ohio and is a certified mediator in Texas. She has practiced law since 1986, primarily in the areas of wills, trusts, probate and family law. She rpractices law in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Mark Warda received his B.A. from the University of Illinois in Chicago and his J.D. from the University of Illinois in Champaign. He practiced law in Clearwater, Florida, then gave up a busy practice to publish self-help law books. He has written or co-authored over forty books, including How to make Your Own Will.