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EXPERIENCED PROBATE LAWYER IN MCKINNEY

Step-by-Step Guidance Through the Probate Process

At Willingham Law Firm, PC., our McKinney probate attorney understands that you are most likely facing a very unique, emotional, and sensitive time in your life. Whether you have been named an executor of your loved one’s estate or facing the upcoming probate process, we can help guide your steps toward the best solution.

We can also work with you on a comprehensive estate plan if you are looking to help your family avoid the difficulties of probate. With our extensive understanding of Texas probate laws, we can help you learn more about your options to mitigate the effects of probate on your estate.

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How Long Do You Have to File Probate After Death?

In Texas, you have four years to file for probate after your loved one (the testator) or the person who created the will dies. Probate is necessary for specific types of assets that have a title or deed. Probate is required to transfer the title or deed to the beneficiaries. Not all assets need to be probated. For example, insurance policies, pension plans, and retirement accounts do not need to go through probate -- they may be transferred automatically to beneficiaries.

If probate is not filed within the four-year period, then the estate will be treated as if your loved one passed on without creating a will. They will be considered to have died intestate and their assets will be distributed to family or loved ones based on Texas intestate laws.

Have questions about the probate or have you found yourself probating an estate after the four-year deadline? Reach out to experienced probate lawyers in McKinney at Willingham Law Firm, PC.. We have years of experience and are prepared to provide you with honest and dependable legal counsel.

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“We assist clients to help make their life easier.”

It is never easy losing a loved one – whether expected or not. Emotions can be enhanced especially if your loved one passed away without a will and the grief can be compounded by the legal complexities involved with the probate process. Every member of our legal team is ready to help streamline the probate process to help alleviate stress and lessen the burden from your shoulders.

Expert Probate Representation in McKinney by Willingham Law Firm

What you receive as a client of Willingham Law Firm, PC.:

Counsel from an attorney who has nearly 10 years of legal experience

Probate representation for estates of all sizes and complexities

Guidance from a lawyer who was Voted Best Attorney in McKinney & Allen (Living Magazine)

Confidential consultations and one-on-one attention

EVERY CASE DESERVES CARE & ATTENTION

Read Recent 5 Star Reviews From Our Clients

As a professional, working with the Willingham Law Firm, has been terrific. They are attentive to client needs, and carefully customize each estate plan. Taylor takes time to answer questions and explain the law and concepts to clients in a simple understanding way. One thing I appreciate is that he never talks down to people, and his staff looks for opportunities to help their clients. A truly great law firm that goes the extra mile!

Wendell Brock

I am a Certified Financial Planner and have worked with Taylor Willingham and his team for over 15 years. He as always treated my clients with the utmost respect and care, often giving advice that makes his firm LESS money by offering the simplest and clearest solution available to meet the clients needs. The Willingham Law firm does what it is supposed to: It puts the clients first.

Jeff Reddick

From Attorney Andrea Lewandowski to Legal Assistant EJ Riconalla and the receptionists, everyone we met at Willingham Law Firm, PC, was professional, yet warm-hearted and easy-going. The personal touch made figuring out a will and estate questions reasonably easy; and helped solve several areas of concern. We are so grateful for their expertise in helping us conclude this otherwise dreaded to-do list task. Thank you so much.

Esther Bauer

This was a great learning experience. Each step was explained clearly and if we had questions they were answered in a way we completely understood. There was plenty of time for us to complete our task and we learned an enormous amount of information explained in down to earth terms. We left feeling comfortable that we are in good hands. We strongly recommend Willingham and Galvan to anyone who has legal questions.

Richard Peterson