Q. My dad died last year. He had a will, but no real estate, automobile or investments. Do you have a book on Texas probate law? How much time do I have to probate the will?
A. Let’s start with a simple introduction to probate in “The Senior Texan Legal Guide” by Paul Premack.
Premack writes: “Probate is the process of proving that a Will is valid, and handling any business left untended by the decedent. Generally, probate involves an Executor who must gain control over the estate, pay the debts, pay the taxes, and distribute the remaining assets to the proper heirs.
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