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Helping You Navigate Probate with Clarity and Compassion

When a loved one passes away, managing their estate can feel overwhelming—especially while you’re grieving. At Dankesreiter & Emmet, LLP, we guide families through the probate process with care, efficiency, and clear answers every step of the way.

  • Probate is the legal process of settling a person’s estate after death. This includes:

    • Paying final debts and taxes

    • Distributing assets to heirs or beneficiaries

     

    Even if there’s no will, probate still takes place under Texas law (called intestate succession).

  • Not all property is subject to probate. Some assets pass directly to beneficiaries, including:

    • Joint accounts with right of survivorship

    • Life insurance, IRAs, or bank accounts with named beneficiaries

    • Assets in a living trust

     

    We can help you identify what must go through probate—and what doesn’t.

  • Depending on your situation, there may be faster, more cost-effective probate alternatives:

    • Small Estate Affidavit – For estates valued under $75,000 (excluding homestead/exempt property) and with no will

    • Muniment of Title – For estates with no debt other than a mortgage; used to quickly transfer property without full probate

     

    We’ll help determine if your case qualifies and guide you through the paperwork.

  • Dankesreiter & Emmet, LLP offers personalized probate and estate administration services, including:

    • Filing probate petitions

    • Representing executors or administrators

    • Handling disputes or unclear wills

    • Advising on property distribution

You Don’t Have to Handle This Alone

Probate doesn’t have to be stressful. Let us take the legal burden off your shoulders so you can focus on what matters most.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and get the guidance you need.

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