Practice · Probate Administration
A steady hand through an unfamiliar process.
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Massar Elder Law guides executors, administrators, trustees, and beneficiaries through probate, trust administration, creditor claims, property sales, distributions, and estate closing.
What probate actually involves
Probate is the court-supervised process of validating a will, appointing someone to act for the estate, paying debts and taxes, and distributing what remains. Depending on the assets involved, it can take from a few months to more than a year.
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Petition & appointment
We prepare and file the petition to open the estate and have the personal representative formally appointed.
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Inventory & valuation
Assets are located, appraised where necessary, and reported to the court and beneficiaries.
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Creditors & taxes
We publish notice, evaluate claims, and coordinate estate, income, and (where applicable) estate tax filings.
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Accounting & distribution
A clear accounting is provided to beneficiaries, and assets are distributed under the will or intestate law.
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Closing the estate
Final filings and releases close the estate and discharge the personal representative.
Independent administration
The most common path in Texas — faster and less costly when the will is uncontested and heirs are in agreement.
Dependent administration
Used when the estate requires closer court oversight, such as disputes among heirs or creditor concerns.
Muniment of title
A streamlined Texas probate option when the only asset needing transfer is real estate and there are no debts.
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Every potential client receives a free initial consultation, with no cost and no obligation. We meet with families in our Garland/Dallas office, at home, or by video. Call or email us today to schedule yours.