Galveston Flat Fee Probate
PROBATE OPTIONS WITHOUT A WILL
Affidavit of Heirship
√ No Valid Will Exists
√ Real Estate Transfer to Heirs
√ Not available for Bank Accounts
√ No Administration Available
√ Attorney Assistance Optional
√ Fixed Flat Fee
Small Estate Affidavit
√ No Valid Will Exists
√ Assets Value Less than $ 75,000 *
√ Assets > Debts *
√ No Real Estate Transfer **
√ Attorney Assistance Optional
√ Fixed Flat Fee
Determination of Heirship
√ No Valid Will Exists
√ Court Determines Legal Heirs
√ Administration Might be Required
√ Ad Litem Required
√ Attorney Assistance Required
√ Fee Depends on Facts of the Case
* Exclude the value of homestead (if the decedent is survived by a spouse and/or minor children) and other exempt property.
** The Small Estate Affidavit can be used to transfer ownership of the the decedent’s homestead to decedent’s surviving spouse and minor children
*Use this form for Affidavits of Heirship and Small Estate Affidavits
PROBATE OPTIONS WITH A WILL
Muniment of Title
√ Valid Will Exists
√ Property Ownership Transfer
√ Mandatory Court Hearing
√ Minimal Post-Hearing Requirements
√ No Estate Administration
√ Executor NOT Appointed
√ Attorney Assistance Required
√ May be filed 4 Years After DoD
√ Fixed Flat Fee
Probate of the Will
√ Valid Will Exists
√ Independent or Dependent Administration
√ Mandatory Court Hearing
√ Executor Appointed
√ Mandatory Estate Administration
√ Additional Post-Hearing Requirements
√ Attorney Assistance Required
√ Must be filed within 4 Years of DoD
√ Fee Depends on Facts of the Case
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or send us an email with a specific call-back time
(We make calls from 8:00 AM until 7:00 PM)
NOTE: Under Texas law, people applying for letters testamentary, letters of administration, determinations of heirship, and guardianships of the person or estate must be represented by a licensed attorney. Only licensed attorneys may represent someone else’s interests. Self-represented applicants may proceed in court only if they are really representing themselves alone.