Round Rock Senior Community

🌟Join us tomorrow, April 14th from 3-4 pm at King of Kings Lutheran Church in Round Rock for our last session (and maybe the most important!!) with Homewatch CareGivers of Austin.
➡️“Support for Family and Spouse Caregivers”
Refreshments provided and activities for your loved one.

⚖️ Does your family actually need probate in Texas? The answer might surprise you!
This is one of those topics nobody likes to think about — but being informed now can save your family thousands of dollars and a lot of heartache later. Texas estate attorney Thomas Fortenberry breaks it down in a way that's easy to understand.
Here are a few key things to know:
👨‍👩‍👦 Family structure matters. If you have a traditional family where all children come from the same marriage, you might not need probate at all. But in a blended family, probate is almost always required — because skipping it can leave a surviving spouse co-owning property with the deceased spouse's children. silverleaflegal
📜 What the will says makes a big difference. If the will leaves anything other than all children taking equally — such as gifts to grandchildren, charities, or unequal distributions — you'll need to go through probate. silverleaflegal
🏠 There may be a simpler option for property. Texas law provides an alternative called an Affidavit of Heirship that can transfer title to homes, land, and vehicles without ever setting foot in court — saving families thousands compared to full probate. silverleaflegal
⏰ Don't wait too long! There is a four-year deadline from the date of death to probate a will in Texas. After that, the will becomes legally worthless. silverleaflegal
This is such important information to have — share it with someone you love! 💙
Read the full article here 👉 https://silverleaflegal.com/need-probate-in-texas/
Have questions about estate planning or probate? Drop them in the comments below! 👇

Note: This post is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Please consult a qualified attorney for guidance specific to your situation.

Do You Actually Need Probate in Texas? Here’s How to Know Before You Spend Thousands Most families assume that if there’s a will, they automatically need probate in Texas—but that’s not always true. As an estate planning and probate attorney in Texas for nearly 20 years, I’ve seen families spend thousands of dollars and months of time navigating probate when they didn’t ha...