Probate Administration is disposing of assets upon a person’s death by administering, or following the directions in a Will. The process to probate a will can be simple or extremely complex. Fort Worth Probate Lawyer Bob Leonard has a wealth of experience and a proven track record in the probate courts.
Perhaps the biggest challenge is finding the right Fort Worth Probate Attorney so that you know what the courts require. You cannot represent yourself in a Fort Worth Probate court. Therefore you want the best probate lawyer and the best representation. Bob is a highly-skilled and professional probate attorney. He is well-prepared to make sure you get what you deserve and that the estate is handled smoothly and efficiently. The entire probate team cares about your case, your family and your well-being.
After a death, schedule a time to come to our office to meet with an experienced Probate Lawyer. Bring in the Will; we will review it and develop a customized plan to get you through the probate court system as quickly and as simply
Probate disposes of the deceased’s assets through a valid Will. The Executor or Executrix named in the Will applies to the court for permission to probate the Will. After reviewing the documents filed with the court, there is a prove-up. Then the Executor or Executrix is granted Letters of Administration in order to act upon what is in the Will.
If there are no conflicts or complications, the Tarrant County or Parker County probate court grants an Independent Administration. If there is something the court needs to watch, the judge grants a Dependent Administration. Even with a valid Will, there might be a person who objects or another reason the judge wants to review each stage of the process.
As the names imply, the Independent Administration allows the Executor or Executrix to act independently in handling the estate. On the other side is a Dependent Administration. In a Dependent Administration, the court requires continuous oversight of the estate. The basic steps are identical, but in a Dependent Administration the Executor or Executrix keeps very detailed records, files reports with the court and requests permission from the court for many actions.
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