Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

Re: probate

If you are the executor you have a fiduciary responsibly to probate in a reasonable amount of time. If you fail to do so, you could be held personally liable. And, yes, you must notify and you will be required to provide an affidavit to the court that says you have done so.

Re: probate

The statute of limitations on a will is four years, absent specific circumstances. Yes, you need to notify all parties. At very least, you can provide the will of a deceased person to the court clerk.