Probate in Texas is the legal process to distribute a person’s property after they die. With court approval, the will (if one exists) is validated, the debts are paid, and the rest of the property passes to the beneficiaries and/or heirs of a deceased person (decedent). If there is no will, the estate may still have to go through probate to determine heirship and distribute the decedent’s assets to the heirs according to Texas law. Not every estate requires full probate—many can be handled through simplified procedures such as small estate affidavits, muniment of title, or affidavits of heirship—but larger or more complex estates often need formal administration.

We assist clients throughout Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton, and surrounding North Texas counties with a full range of probate matters, including:

Uncontested Probate

Efficient handling of wills (independent or dependent administration), application for letters testamentary, asset inventory, and final distribution.

Probate Without a Will (Intestate Succession)

Determination of heirship proceedings along with an application for letters of administration when no valid will exists.

Small Estate Affidavits & Muniment of Title

Streamlined options for smaller estates to transfer property quickly and cost-effectively instead of a formal estate administration.

Affidavits of Heirship

For transferring real estate outside of formal probate when the decedent did not leave a will or did leave a will, but the will was not probated within four years of the decedent’s death.

Contested Probate & Estate Litigation

Will contests, claims of undue influence or lack of capacity, executor removal, fiduciary breach disputes, creditor claims, and family conflicts.

Trust Administration & Litigation

Guidance for trustees and beneficiaries regarding trust assets that intersect with probate.

If you have been named executor, need help probating a loved one’s estate, or face a probate-related dispute in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, contact our office for a confidential consultation. Let our team provide the experienced guidance your family deserves during this challenging time.