Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

Texas ancillary administration

I am an attorney assisting in the probate of a will for a Virginia resident who died in Virginia. The decedent owned in his sole name four unimproved lots in Houston TX assessed at $800 each. Will Texas require an ancillary probate to be opened in Texas?


Asked on 12/04/08, 10:11 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Cheryl Rivera Smith The Smith Law Firm

Re: Texas ancillary administration

Probably not. Provide letters testamentary to the title company and they may or may not make additional requirements. Often an affidavit of heirship will suffice. Be sure and get a broker's price opinion, because properties are often undervalued on the tax rolls.

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Answered on 12/04/08, 1:22 pm


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