This is one of the drawbacks of probate, i.e., that the decedent's financial affairs are made public. The affidavit in lieu of an inventory can help in this regard. Texas law allows the personal representative to file an Affidavit in Lieu of Inventory, which, as its name implies, is filed instead of an inventory.
Probate court is conducted at the county level, and each county may have its own set of forms. Many states have passed uniform court document legislation and the majority of court forms can be found at the state level.
Independent Administration Application for Probate of Will and Issuance of Letters Testamentary. Form 7-2. Application for Probate of Copy of Will and Issuance of Letters Testamentary. Form 7-3. Application for Probate of Will and Issuance of Letters of Independent Administration. Form 7-4.
The Texas Estates Code states that the personal representative must file the inventory “not later than the 90th day after the date on which the personal representative qualifies.” This means that the personal representative has 90 days from the date they are appointed by the court to file the inventory.
Some of the documents that are required for probate include: The deceased's will. Death certificate. Inventory of assets and liabilities. Bank statements and financial records. Tax returns. Proof of debts and expenses.
Can you probate a will in Texas without a lawyer? Yes, but it's not always recommended — and some Texas counties don't allow a will to be probated without a lawyer. If you plan to apply for a probate alternative (like a muniment of title or an out-of-court affidavit), you don't need to hire an estate attorney.
What is nonprobate property? Assets with Designated Beneficiaries. This can include life insurance, retirement accounts like 401(k) and IRAs, payable-on-death (POD) bank accounts, transfer-on-death deeds (TODDs), etc. Joint Ownership with Right of Survivorship. Real Property with a Life Estate Deed. Living Trusts.
If you're managing a loved one's estate in Texas, one important task is filing the probate inventory. This document lists all the deceased person's assets and debts, helping ensure everything is handled correctly and distributed as per their will or the state's laws if there's no will.
It is important to understand the legal requirements when it comes to estate administration. Filing the inventory, appraisement, and list of claims of the estate is a crucial step that must be taken within 90 days after qualification.