When Someone You Love Passes — We Help You Navigate What's Next

Texas Probate Doesn't Have to Take a Year. Find Out in 90 Seconds Which Path Fits Your Situation.

You just lost someone. Now there's a will, a house, a stack of accounts, and a court process you've never dealt with. Answer 5 questions and we'll show you the path that actually applies to your estate — built by attorneys who've handled 2,000+ Texas probates.

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“Taylor and his team made a painful process feel manageable. They explained every step, held every deadline, and the probate closed faster than I thought possible.”

— C.R., Independent Executor, Collin County

2,000+

Probates Handled

10,000+

Total Clients

25+

Years in TX Probate

Interactive Guide

Find Your Path in 5 Questions

Built by the attorneys at WG Law. Free to use. No email required to take the guide — only if you want a personalized roadmap PDF after.

Decision Guide

Which type applies?

Question 1 of 5

Did the person leave a valid will?

Moderate complexityCourt: Minimal

Independent Administration

6–12 months

The most common form of Texas probate — used when there is a valid will and the executor can act without court supervision for most decisions. Covers the vast majority of estate administrations.

Requirements

Valid, court-admitted will
Named executor who is willing to serve
All distributees agree (or will is silent on administration type)
No unusual creditor disputes

The Process

1
File application for probate
File the will and application in the county probate court within 4 years of death.
2
Publish creditor notice
Publish a notice to creditors in a local newspaper for one week.
3
Qualify as executor
Executor takes oath, posts bond if required, and receives Letters Testamentary from the court.
4
Inventory and appraise assets
File an inventory, appraisement, and list of claims within 90 days of qualification.
5
Pay valid debts and taxes
Identify, verify, and pay legitimate creditor claims and any applicable taxes.
6
Distribute assets and close
Transfer assets to beneficiaries per the will. File final accounting and close the estate.

Typical Timeline

06–12 months2 years

*All typical timelines are county-specific. Please speak to an attorney for a more accurate timeline for your situation.

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The Real Worries

What You're Probably Worried About — And What We Actually Do About It

“Probate will take forever and cost a fortune.”

The reality: Most Texas estates close in 4–9 months on independent administration. Muniment of title can finish in as little as 4 weeks.

What we do: We tell you on the first call which path actually fits — and we quote a flat fee before you sign. No hourly creep, no surprise invoices.

“I’m the executor — what if I do something wrong?”

The reality: As executor, you are personally liable for missed deadlines, wrong distributions, and unpaid taxes. The court does not warn you.

What we do: We walk you through every statutory requirement: 4-year filing deadline, creditor notice, 90-day inventory, accountings, and the tax filings most online guides miss.

“There’s no will — does that mean we’re stuck?”

The reality: Texas handles intestate estates through determination of heirship — often combined with the administration in one case.

What we do: We have handled hundreds of no-will probates. We can usually file heirship and administration together so you don’t pay for two cases.

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Real Probate Clients

What Our Clients Say

“Taylor and his team made a painful process feel manageable. They explained every step, held every deadline, and the probate closed faster than I thought possible.”

C.R.

Independent Executor, Collin County

“Honest pricing and zero surprises. I knew the flat fee before we started and that’s exactly what we paid. No hourly creep.”

J.M.

Muniment of Title Client, Denton County

“My father died without a will and I had no idea where to start. WG Law took care of the determination of heirship and the probate in one case. Enormous relief.”

A.H.

Heir Applicant, Tarrant County

Common Questions

Answers Before You Call

How long does Texas probate take?

It depends on the path. Muniment of title (a simplified probate for estates with a valid will and no unsecured debts) can finish in two to four weeks in Collin County. Independent administration typically takes four to nine months. Dependent administration — where the court supervises every step — can take a year or more. We determine which path fits your facts at the first consultation.

How much does probate cost in Texas?

Court filing fees run roughly $300–$500 depending on the county. Attorney fees for straightforward uncontested probate typically range from $2,500 to $4,500 on a flat fee for muniment of title, $3,500 to $7,500 for independent administration, and higher for contested estates or dependent administrations. You’ll know the flat fee before we file.

Do I need probate if everything was in a trust?

Usually no — assets properly titled in a living trust avoid probate entirely. But if even one asset (a forgotten bank account, a vehicle title, a house deed) was left outside the trust, that asset may still need probate. We can review the trust funding and tell you in the first meeting.

What if there’s no will?

Texas handles this through intestate succession. Depending on the estate, we may file a determination of heirship, an affidavit of heirship, or a dependent administration. We handle each of these routinely and can often combine heirship and administration into one case.

Can I probate a will I found years later?

Generally you must probate a Texas will within four years of the decedent’s death, but there are meaningful exceptions — including probate as muniment of title beyond four years if you weren’t in default. We’ve handled late-filed wills successfully and can evaluate whether your situation fits an exception.

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