Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

Most executors in Texas are appointed to serve "independently." This means that after they file their Inventory for the Court's approval, there is rarely ever anything else filed or other action taken in the Court. Most independent administrations are simply finished whenever the executor is done with the job. Few will ever formally close the estate.

However, you will often see an executor have beneficiaries sign a Receipt and Release. This document typically acknowledges the beneficiary's partial or full receipt of their share of the estate and releases the executor from liability to that part of the estate received.

If your concern is like most, you or another beneficiary might be concerned about the length of time passing under the administration, and you might not be enjoying the best communication with the executor. While Texas law provides the executor some pretty wide latitude, beneficiaries and interested parties have rights as well. Consider discussing your specific issue with an attorney today.