Are You a Law Firm?

No. Executors Resource is not a law firm and does not give legal advice. We help you handle the administrative work of estate administration and help you work with your independent appearance attorney for document review, court hearings (when required), and legal advice.

Do You Only Work in Texas?

Yes. We focus exclusively on Texas estates, which lets us tailor our process to Texas probate courts and procedures.

What Is the Difference Between Testate and Intestate?

Testate means the person died with a valid will. Intestate means there was no valid will, in which case Texas law determines who inherits. We handle both.

What if the Estate Does Not Need Full Probate?

Texas offers simpler options like a muniment of title, an affidavit of heirship, or a small estate affidavit. Your attorney can help determine whether one of these fits the estate.

Can You Handle the Estate’s Taxes?

Tax return preparation and coordination are available as an add-on, separate from the core probate service. If the estate needs it, we can coordinate the final income tax return and other closing steps through that add-on.

How Do I Keep Track of Everything?

Through your secure online portal, where you can see your case status, complete tasks, and upload documents. On Assisted plans, you can also message a case manager for help for higher their plans or submit a ticket to work with your attorney directly in the system.

How Much Does It Cost?

We are paid by your lawyer, so there is no fee you pay for using our plantform. If you work with our higher tier service lever, we let you know the cost up front. The exact amount depends on the type of administration and the complexity of the estate and what you need us to do. Visit our pricing page for an overview, or reach out for a quote tailored to your situation.

How Long Does Texas Probate Take?

It varies. A straightforward independent administration commonly takes roughly six months to a year, and estates with disputes, missing heirs, or complex assets take longer. Alternatives like a muniment of title or small estate affidavit are usually faster. These are general ranges, not promises — we give you a realistic timeline once we understand your estate.

Who Is the Attorney That Appears in Court?

If you have an attorney, we can work with that attorney. We can also help you find an independent, licensed Texas attorney to review the documents you prepare, to attend any required court hearing, and for legal advice. They are not our employee — they provide the licensed legal piece, while our platform and templates support the administrative work that makes up the bulk of the process.

What Do I Actually Have to Do?

You do the work, with the platform guiding you at every step. You provide the key information we request through your secure portal, and our software auto-fills your documents from our templates for you to review, finalize, and file. The platform tracks your deadlines, helps coordinate the independent attorney and hearing, and keeps you on track from start to finish.

Do You Help with More Than the Court Filing?

Yes — this is a big part of what we do. On our assisted tiers we can bring in licensed professionals to prepare estate accountings and final tax returns, help you locate and claim life insurance and retirement accounts, and even arrange a property clean-out and estate sale. We hire and pay those professionals, so you have one clear cost. Settling an estate is far more than the legal step.

How Do We Get Started?

After talking to your attorney, reach out for a free, no-obligation consultation. We’ll learn about the estate, explain whether we can help in plain language, and recommend the right path — whether that’s the standard or higher tier.