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How to Probate an Estate in Texas: With Forms (Self-Help Law Kit With Forms)
enlarge	Author: Karen Ann Rolcik Publisher: Sphinx Publishing Inc Category: Book List Price: ~~$22.95~~ Buy New: $19.99 You Save: $2.96 (13%) Buy Used from $19.99 Avg. Customer Rating: (4 reviews) Sales Rank: 1445505 Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published) Media: Paperback Edition: 2nd Number Of Items: 1 Pages: 179 Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3 Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.3 ISBN: 1570714185 Dewey Decimal Number: 346.764052 EAN: 9781570714184 ASIN: 1570714185 Publication Date: November 1998 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Editorial Reviews: Product Description Contrary to popular belief, a will does not eliminate the requirement for probate. But the probate process does not need to be complicated as long as the necessary forms are filed, required persons are notified and proper procedures are followed. How to Probate an Estate in Texas will help you understand, prepare for and easily move through the process of distributing an estate in Texas. Complete with step-by-step instructions and the forms you need, this book simplifies the Texas probate process, helping you avoid the extra costs, delays and frustration commonly associated with distributing an estate. In simple language, How to Probate an Estate in Texas explains: Four types of probate in Texas Each step of the probate process Who can be a personal representative What can be done without an attorney How to find an attorney What forms are used in probate What tax forms are required What to do if a witness is unavailable Which property is exempt from probate

Customer Reviews: Texas law has changed January 31, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful Texas no longer allows the family to probate a will without a lawyer. Was nice when they did, but legislators and other politicians are lawyers and want to make work for the people they know. Far more forms than substance November 18, 2001 7 out of 8 found this review helpful Half of the book is readily-available boilerplate forms. One third of the remainder is verbatim Texas Probate Code. Of that which remains, only about one quarter applies to any given situation. Bottom line: Don't plan to spend more than 15 minutes reading this book. Helpful advice, such as how best to conduct the inventory and value property, are nowhere to be found. It's better than nothing if you want a high-level overview of the process, and sufficient if all you need to do is file the forms. Otherwise, look for something with more useful substance. Do it yourself probate that really works. June 23, 2001 11 out of 11 found this review helpful When my mother passed away in Texas I was named executor of her estate. Knowing nothing about probate, I was tempted to hire an attorney to handle it for me, but first went to Amazon.com and searched on "Texas probate". I ordered "How to Probate an Estate in Texas" by Karen Rolcik and read it from cover to cover. Based on what I read, I figured I could do it myself and save the estate thousands of dollars. One attorney I spoke to wanted $10,000! Well, to make a long story short, I followed the directions in Ms Rolcik's book and the whole thing went off without a hitch! The instructions are written in easily understood language with all of the necessary forms ready to be filled out. Each form comes with complete instructions. There is an excellent checklist to make sure that you have done everything that needs to be done. I couldn't have been happier and the estate is completely settled. I would recommend that anyone faced with such a task buy this book and do it themselves. Layman's complete resource for probating a will in Texas. June 4, 2000 7 out of 7 found this review helpful Purchasing this book saved me hundreds (if not thousnads) of dollars in attorney's fees. Ms. Rolcik has the ability to make a what could be a very difficult task much easier to understand and accomplish. I bought this book when my mother entered a nursing home but my daughter used it first probating a will of which she was executrix. I am saving it for my son who is my executor and plan on buying any updated editions.

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