Most Texas estates need to go through probate after a person dies. If there is no valid Will, the assets will be distributed to relatives as provided in the Texas Estates Code. ... Probate may be necessary for possessions with a title or deed, such as cars and real estate.

Do you have an inherited house you need to sell as fast as possible?

Do you have an estate property to sell in McAllen, Tx 78504 in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas?

This article will give you a summary of the steps needed to legally sell, transfer, or transfer title to yourself or another person in the State of Texas.

I can help you with the questions about Real Estate as an experienced Certified Probate Real Estate Agent in Texas. Any legal questions will need to be directed to an attorney that practices in probate. To make this happen with the least amount of hassle. All you have to do is contact me today for a free - no-obligation - discussion over the phone. Forming a "game plan" is a critical first step, and I can help with contacts of professionals that you can call and make good decisions in this difficult time.

I have a Probate Frequently Asked Questions and Answers page on my website, and you can use it for other questions you may have about the probate process in Texas or McAllen Tx 78504.

Can I sell an inherited house without going through Probate?

The court system has to be involved in the use of a will or if there is no will found. It's a good idea to file a will with your county court even if you are the sole heir. There is a method that involves the probate process but with minimal complications to pass title on real property. You can transfer ownership of the property to yourself by applying for a "Muniment of Title".

Muniment of Title is only found in a few States in the USA. A Muniment of Title proceeding is when a court admits a will to probate solely to establish title to personal and real property. ... You can only qualify for a Muniment of Title if there is no need for an administration of the estate. That means the decedent died leaving no debts other than a mortgage.

After the probate judge issues a Muniment of Title to the applicant of the Estate for the deceased, they will be able to use the original title or deed, along with the Muniment of Title, that gives them the right to sell, trade, or transfer property of the Estate to another person or themselves.

Who's Responsible For The House During Probate?

During probate, a Probate Estate is a separate legal entity from its owner. The "owner" of the probate estate is the executor or administrator. The probate estate should have a separate bank account, tax return, and creditors.

The executor or administrator is the agent for the estate and is required to file an inventory and other documents regarding the estate's assets and debts and to distribute the assets as provided by law.

During the process of filing a probate application in Hidalgo County for a house in McAllen, Tx 78504 - The home is an asset of the PROBATE ESTATE of the deceased person. Legally, until the probate judge has appointed either an Executor / Executrix, an Independent Administrator, or a court appointed Representative - the house or any other property with title can not be sold or transferred. 

Why do you have to do Probate when someone dies?

In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. Benjamin Franklin said there were only two things certain in life: death and taxes. The MAIN reason that there is Probate is the Government wants to make sure of their share...if any...is collected upon a person's death.

Probate is the process you must go through to transfer the deceased person's property to the people who inherit it. There are strict laws in every state that must be followed if a deceased person does NOT leave a will. The probate judge, with out a will filed to the court, must follow the rules of the State in dividing up a deceased persons Estate.

If there is a will found, and submitted to the Probate Court, then the judge verifies the will, and appoints the Person who was asked by the decedent to administer the wishes and directives of the will. The person then, once appointed by the judge, has the power and authority to sell, trade, mortgage, of give away the assets of the Estate, based on the will.

What happens to the house if there is no Will?

The no- will estate is going to the court. The Texas Probate Code sets the rules. An affidavit of heirship can be used to transfer the title. If you don't want the property transferred to the heirs, you will have to file abated will in the county where the property is located, and have it signed by at least two people who were not beneficiaries under the no- will estate. All of the property owned by the person at the time of his/her death will be given to the people named in his/her will. If there are no beneficiaries under the no will estate, the state will give the property to a charity. You will have to ask your attorney about the other option. 

What Happens to a Home After a Death in Texas

The property cannot be sold until issues relating to heirship are resolved. There isn't a clear title. The heirs cannot sell the property without paying capital gains taxes. It can take two to three years. The court has to assign the task of collecting and distributing the estate's assets to the executor during that time. If you have a will, it must be decided by a court. By implication, probating your will formalizes what you have already done. The law will make a will if you don't have one. It can take several years in some states. Even if there are no debts, the expense of an inventory and appraisement is still there. This is required by law when someone dies and leaves a lot of personal property. It gives the executor an opportunity to review the will.

Inheriting a Home in Texas: All About The Texas Probate Process

It can be difficult to make a will in Texas. The legalization process is when a person passes away. This means that the person's estate must go through a lengthy process to make sure that the people he or she intended are given all of the property. The "legalization process" is when you probate a will. This means that the person's estate must go through a lengthy process to make sure that the people he or she intended are given all of the property. If a person has no living relatives, the state will appoint someone to be the administrator of their estate. The administrator will have to file a petition with the court. After the petition is filed, there will be a hearing and the court will decide if the will should be legalized. None of the property in the will is legal.

Must Maintain The Property And Continue Paying Certain Bills

Maintenance typically includes paying for lawn care if no one is currently living there. If there is a mortgage, it must be paid to avoid foreclosure. Heirs may want to sell the home quickly and divide the proceeds, but this must wait on the Court to provide authority to move forward with a sale.

The process of applying and receiving the authority to sell the home from the Probate Court, may take up to 6 months currently.

It's always better to work with someone who has the experience in probate sales than someone who doesn't. I am offering my experience and services to you - Use this contact form and let's have a casual conversation over the phone. It costs nothing for us to talk and form a "game plan" to help you. It's important to have an local agent looking over the house and keeping tabs on the home.

Complicated or Contested Estates Take Longer in Probate

The length of probate depends on whether an estate is complicated or contested. Complicated estates are those where there are numerous assets (real estate, stocks, bonds, bank accounts, etc.), the deceased person had many different types of assets or there are many different beneficiaries.

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