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Wells Fargo Plaza, 845 Texas Avenue, Suite 3800, Houston, TX 77002
Pennzoil Place, 700 Milam Street, Suite 1300, PMB 106, Houston, TX 77002
600 Travis Street, Suite 2800, Houston, TX 77002
700 Louisiana Street, Suite 3400, Houston, TX 77002
1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 6400, Houston, TX 77002
3040 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 1400, Houston, TX 77056
717 Texas Ave, Suite 2800, Houston, TX 77002
1000 Louisiana, Suite 6800, Houston, TX 77002
600 Travis, Suite 5400, Houston, TX 77002
600 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77002
1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 6700, Houston, TX 77002
515 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 900, Houston, TX 77027
3355 W Alabama St, Suite 640, Houston, TX 77098
1401 McKinney St, Suite 2250, Houston, TX 77010
4949 Bissonnet Street, Bellaire, TX 77401
711 Sixth Street N., Texas City, TX 77592
2006 Commonwealth Street, Houston, TX 77006
1455 W Loop S, Suite 775, Houston, TX 77027
1235 N Loop West, Suite 907, Houston, TX 77008
LyondellBasell Tower, 1221 McKinney, Suite 2900, Houston, TX 77010
1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 4000, Houston, TX 77002
1001 McKinney, Suite 1600, Houston, TX 77002
25025 N I-45, Suite 410, The Woodlands, TX 77380
1001 Fannin St, Suite 1800, Houston, TX 77002
801 Travis Street, Suite 1800, Houston, TX 77002
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What Is Probate?
Probate is the process through which assets from a deceased person’s estate are transferred to beneficiaries, such as spouses, children, and other loved ones. In plain terms, reading a person’s will and distributing the items contained in it is part of the probate process. In some states, probate courts also handle matters related to guardianships and conservatorships of children or disabled adults.
What Happens if You Don’t Do Probate?
Without an estate plan in place, the probate process will often still go forward, but it can get messier. Someone who dies without a will in place will often have their assets given to any survivors, even if that would have gone against their wishes. Court battles can unfold among relatives who feel like they deserve more.
How Long Does Probate Take?
In a simple case where there are no disputes, and the deceased had a strong plan in place, the probate process of distributing assets and paying off debts may only take a few months to complete. If someone challenges the will or any other part of the estate distribution, it can take much longer.
How Can You Avoid Probate?
If you want your beneficiaries to avoid the hassle of probate, you have several options. You can make sure to name beneficiaries of bank accounts, retirement accounts, and life insurance policies. You could also move your assets to a living trust, which will allow you to access them while you are still alive but will automatically pass to your beneficiaries upon your death.