If there was no Will and only one surviving heir, what is the easiest and cheapest way to probate an estate?
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If there was no Will and only one surviving heir, what is the easiest and cheapest way to probate an estate?
She had a home a balance of less then $3,000 and a 12 year old automobile. The house was appraised at $95,000.
Asked on October 5, 2014 under Estate Planning, Texas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Most states have procedures for situations such as this. The requirmenets vary from state-to-state. You can either contact a local probate attorney for further information or you can google the name of your state and the words "small estate probate". You should find all of the information that you need.
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