Muniment of Title Probates

Muniment of Title Probates Law Firm

When it comes to probating a will in North Texas, one of the most affordable and efficient options is a muniment of title. A muniment of title probate allows the property of the estate to be transferred directly to the heirs or beneficiaries named in the will without the necessity of appointing an administrator or executor. By doing this, you can avoid the normally required estate administration that is more complex, costly, and time consuming. The muniment of title option is not available in all situations and the Chenault Law Firm is experienced in determining if this option is available. If you reside in Denton or the surrounding areas of North Texas and are looking for a reliable and experienced Law Firm specialized in probate, the Chenault Law Firm of North Texas is here to help you save time, money, and stress with a quick and efficient muniment of title probate.

If you live in Denton or the surrounding area and have questions about probating a will in the state of Texas, give the Chenault Law Firm a call at 972.591.0099 or spend a minute to fill out the form you’ll find below on this page. Our team is experienced, compassionate, and proud to provide legal services in Probate, Estate, Trust Litigation, Fiduciary Litigation, Will Contests, Estate Administrations, Estate Planning, and more to the residents of North Texas.

Requirements for a Muniment of Title Probates in Texas

Not every will in the state of Texas is eligible to be probated as a muniment of title. There are a few requirements:

  • The decedent must have left a valid will.
  • There is no need for the estate to go through the process of administration.
  • There must be no outstanding debts marked against the estate, exceptions here would be a home mortgage or lien against real property.
  • The probate court must have jurisdiction over the property in question.

If all of these conditions are met, the will can be probated as a muniment of title without the need of an executor or for the estate to be administered.

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT AN ESTATE OR WILL OR TRUST IN THE STATE OF TEXAS? CONCERNED ABOUT POSSIBLE LITIGATION OR LOOKING TO LITIGATE YOURSELF? THE CHENALUT LAW FIRM CAN HELP! TAKE A MOMENT TO GIVE US A CALL AT 972.591.0099 OR FILL OUT THE FORM ON THIS PAGE TO GET STARTED.

Why You Might Want to Consider a Muniment of Title

Ultimately, probating as a muniment of title saves time, money, and effort. So there are several advantages. The biggest is that you can avoid having to appoint an executor or adminstrator. With a muniment of title, heirs of the estate are able to deal with the estate’s property as if the title was in their own names. An order of muniment of title can also be used in order to collect from the bank accounts of the decedent’s estate. Here are a few more advantages to probating as a muniment of title:

  • The process is more streamlined that the entire probate process can be administered in a single hearing.
  • A will can be admitted as a muniment of title more than four years from the date the decedent passed away.
  • You are not required to notify creditors or file an estate inventory with a muniment of title.

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Live in Denton, Dallas, Tarrant, or Collin County and want to know more about muniment of title probate? We’d love to talk. Give the Chenault Law Firm a call at 972.591.0099 or spend a few moments to fill out the form below and one of our experienced team members will be happy to discuss your specific situation and help you determine whether or not a muniment of title would be beneficial. The Chenault Law Firm has the experience and expertise in Probate to help save residents of Denton and all of North Texas time, money, and stress no matter what probate process is used. Our team is always standing by, so fill out the form or call our offices today.

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