Were you appointed as an Executor in a Will? Engaging an experienced probate attorney can help you fulfill your responsibilities, minimizing your effort and requiring less time. Sharpe Law Group’s Dallas probate attorneys stand ready to guide you through the probate process thoroughly and efficiently.
Yes, in Texas, anyone applying for probate in the court must be represented by an attorney. In addition to being represented for the court procedure, it is also best that each executor or administrator is represented throughout the administration process to ensure his or her fiduciary duties are being met. Every executor or administrator is bound to promptly create a plan to meet respective legal, financial, and ethical responsibilities. Without a timely and effective plan, a fiduciary cannot properly discharge the duties of office, thereby risking personal liability for opportunities lost and expenses incurred. We are committed to ensuring that our clients have a complete understanding of their obligations and a clear plan for meeting those obligations before they accept fiduciary appointments.
The court procedure to probate either with or without a Will generally takes six to nine months. Administering the estate, which involves filing necessary tax returns, selling assets, handling creditors, and distributing assets, often takes an additional six months to one year to complete, depending on the complexity of the estate.
Probate can be an emotional, complex, and difficult process for you and your family. But, with our help, it does not have to be. We can manage the process from start to finish, and remove the complication from the family’s hands while keeping them fully informed of the issues involved.
There are several different or alternative processes involved in probate. Not every probate procedure is right for every client. Our attorneys select the simplest, most direct process available based on the assets and circumstances for probate and estate administration, which may include:
Call us at 214-742-6065 or Contact Us Here to book your initial meeting with one of our experienced probate attorneys in our Dallas or Plano office.
Sharpe Law Group
6688 N. Central Expy, Suite 450
Dallas, Texas 75206