For Probate Executors, Administrators & Heirs
Resources
Reliable information for probate executors, administrators, and heirs who are considering selling real estate in the estate.
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Can Therapy Help With Probate Stress? What a Psychologist Wants Texas Executors to Know
Probate is one of the most stressful experiences most people will go through. Most Texas executors have never seen a therapist and don’t think…
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Wholesaler Contracts vs. the Texas TREC Contract: What Executors Need to Know
Wholesalers approaching Texas probate executors almost never use the TREC contract. They use proprietary contracts with no seller protections. Probate attorney Nancy Eaton and…
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Out-of-State Heir Case Study: Selling and Clearing a Texas Probate Home
A New York heir inherited two Austin houses and a plumbing business. The full case study of clearing, liquidating, and selling a Texas probate…
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Why Selling an Inherited Texas House As-Is Usually Nets You More
Repairs on an inherited Texas house rarely pay off. Here is why selling as-is on the open market usually nets the estate more money,…
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Estate Liquidation in Texas: Clearing Out an Inherited Home Step by Step
How to clear out an inherited Texas home: the estate liquidation steps, online-bid sales vs traditional estate sales, and when to do it.
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Inside a Texas Probate Attorney’s House-Call Practice (Podcast Recap)
A Texas probate attorney who makes house calls on trust, communication, county courts, and why guidance matters when selling estate real estate.
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How to Spot a Trust Mill and Find a Real Estate-Planning Attorney in Texas
Some Texas firms sell everyone the same 70-page trust. Here is how to spot a trust mill and find an attorney who tailors the…
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How to Choose a Probate-Specialist Agent and Attorney in Texas
A general agent or attorney can miss what a probate specialist catches. Here is what to look for when hiring help to sell an…
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Just Lost a Parent in Texas? Why It’s Okay to Wait Before Starting Probate
You have four years to probate a will in Texas. An elder law attorney explains why it’s okay to take a few weeks to…
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The Psychology of Probate: Grief, Stress, and Decision-Making for Texas Executors
A clinical psychologist explains why grief makes settling a parent’s estate so hard in Texas, and what actually helps you cope and decide.