Law Firm Form For Property In Bexar
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Procedures: Please e-file all appropriate documents for your case with the Bexar County Probate Clerk's office, including Proposed Orders, Judgments, Affidavits of Heirship, and Proof of Death for review.
Under Texas law, there is an option to probate a will called Muniment of Title, Estates Code Chapter 257. This allows for a shortened probate process that still allows the estate to transfer real estate without the longer administration process typically required by the Court.
An example of muniment of title is the use of a death certificate of a joint tenant to prove that title resides with the surviving joint tenant. In the United States the definition of "muniment" may differ in statutes state by state.
Deed Copies Plain copies can be found by using the Official Public Records Search and selecting "Land Records". A certified copy may be purchased through request either in person or by mail. To request a copy in person, visit the Bexar County Clerk's Deed Records Department in the Paul Elizondo Tower.
How Long Does the Muniment of Title Process Take in Texas? StageEstimated Timeframe Initial Filing Preparation 1-2 weeks Court Processing 2-4 weeks Hearing and Order 1-2 weeks Recording Process 1-2 weeks
Texas probate law sets a strict statute of limitations of only four years for any heir or beneficiary to make a legal claim for inheritance. The four-year clock starts ticking as soon as the adoption is complete for adopted children. For other heirs or beneficiaries, it begins on the date of the parent's death.
Real Property documents may be filed and recorded with the Bexar County Clerk's Office in person or by mail. The original documents with original signatures are required for the recording. The County Clerk's Office will not record a copy. Recordings are completed immediately in the County Clerk's Office.
Affidavit of Heirship: Filing this affidavit is a critical step. It's a sworn statement that outlines the deceased's heirs and their relation to the deceased, aiding in establishing a clear chain of title for the mineral rights.
You may contact the Bexar County Clerk regarding property information by calling (210) 335-2216. The County Clerk is located at 100 Dolorosa Suite 104 San Antonio, Texas 78205 and is operated Monday through Friday from am to pm. This division handles: Real Property/Land Records.
