Can I probate a Will myself?
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Can I probate a Will myself?
I am the executor of my mom’s estate. I have one brother; my father is already passed as well. There is nothing of value in the estate, except some stock. The value is very small, only $3,000. I have already spoken with a Medallion officer about this. They said I had to have my mom’s Will probated. My father’s Will was probated after he passed and it costed us around $1,800.
Asked on August 1, 2013 under Estate Planning, Texas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. There is no requirement that you use an attorney to probate a Will. In fact, it sounds as if you have what would qualify as a small estate for probate and that you could easily do yourself. You sounds as if you have already made a plan with regard to the stocks and you could probably use a transfer agent at very little cost. Good luck.
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