Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas
Probation of Wills
Is there a statute of limitations for probating a will.
Asked on 10/05/01, 12:12 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Paul Velte IV
Paul C. Velte IV, Attorney at Law
Re: Probation of Wills
Yes, 4 years.
Answered on 11/21/01, 4:42 pm
Peter Bradie
Bradie, Bradie & Bradie
Re: Probation of Wills
Sort of. A will needs to be probated within four years from the date of death if the estate needs administration. There's literally no limit if it is only filed as a muniment of title (to clear title to real estate). A will could be probated after more than four years has elapsed, but there are a number of procedural hurdles to get over, to show why it wasn't probated earlier.
Answered on 11/26/01, 12:44 pm