Preparing Small Estate Affidavits In Texas
A lot of people put off estate planning because they think they don’t have the fortune or assets to make a difference. Unfortunately, that’s never true and even small estates will go through the complexity of probate.
At Griffin & Cain, Attorney at Law, PC, we are estate planning and probate lawyers serving people in Conroe and across Texas. We put a premium on hard work and not messing around with our clients. If you want clarity about your issues, you want us. A small estate affidavit is possibly the right choice for your situation but there are some things you should know.
What Is A Small Estate Affidavit?
A small estate affidavit is an effective method of transferring property after someone’s death. However, this tool is often underutilized and should be eliminated prior to proceeding with a different, more costly form of probate.
Further, no court hearing is required – just some paperwork. This cost-efficient form of probate is great for a lot of people. However, only certain estates qualify for the small estate affidavits and there are drawbacks to the small estate affidavit, especially when it comes to real property.
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