Full Estate Administration

When an estate must pass through a Texas probate court, our system and a Texas attorney take you from the application to letters, the inventory, and creditor notices, at prices you see upfront.

Is This the Right Option for You?

Check the list below. If it fits, you can start today. We confirm everything in your intake call.

This is likely a fit if
✓The estate needs someone appointed by the court to collect accounts, pay debts, or sell property
✓The executor or administrator needs letters to deal with banks and other institutions
✓With a will: you have the original, signed by the person and two witnesses
✓Without a will: the heirs agree on who serves and will sign waivers
This is not the right fit if
✕A simpler option fits, such as a small estate affidavit or a muniment of title
✕The estate needs a dependent administration, with court approval for most actions (we can refer you)
✕The will is handwritten, a fill-in-the-blank form, or only a copy (we can quote these separately)
✕Creditors cannot be paid in full, or the estate is very large or includes a business
✕The family disagrees, or someone will not cooperate
✕An heir or beneficiary is under 18
✕The person lived outside Texas

Not sure? Take the 2-minute quiz or compare all prices.

With a Will
Our total fee
$3,995
plus court costs
Platform fee
Due today, when you sign up$3,395
Attorney fee
Charged after the hearing$600
Court costs (estimate)
Paid before filing, directly or through us at costabout $550–$850
Start for $3,395 today
3-business-day evaluation period. Card fee of about 3%.
Without a Will
Our total fee
$3,995
plus court costs
Platform fee
Due today, when you sign up$3,395
Attorney fee
Charged after the hearing$600
Court costs (estimate)
Paid before filing, directly or through us at cost. Any ad litem fee the court orders is extra.about $600–$900
Start for $3,395 today
3-business-day evaluation period. Card fee of about 3%.

The Complete Probate Process, Handled for You

Full estate administration is the most formal probate method, and it’s our core service. The court validates the will (if there is one) and appoints a personal representative — an executor when there’s a will, or an administrator when there isn’t — who is responsible for collecting the estate’s property, paying its debts and taxes, and distributing what remains to the rightful heirs and beneficiaries.

It’s the right path when a simpler alternative won’t work: when the estate carries multiple debts, when the court must formally appoint someone to act, when assets need to be recovered, or when financial institutions require “letters testamentary” before they’ll release funds. We handle both testate estates (with a valid will) and intestate estates (where Texas law decides who inherits). Depending on the will and who’s serving, an administration can take one of several forms — see the full list of Texas probate cases we handle.

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Focused on Texas probate

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Platform fee plus a $600 attorney fee

End-to-End

From first filing to final distribution

Independent vs. Dependent Administration

Texas recognizes two kinds of administration, with very different levels of court oversight. We handle independent administrations only. If an estate needs a dependent administration, we refer it to a firm that handles them.

Independent Administration

The faster, less expensive route, with minimal court supervision. A court can order it when the will calls for it or when all heirs agree. This is the only type of administration we handle.

Dependent Administration

Requires the representative to get court approval for most actions, usually because the heirs disagree, the will does not allow independent administration, or the estate is more complex. We do not handle dependent administrations, and we can refer you to a firm that does.

Letters Testamentary

The court document that proves the representative’s authority to act. Banks and other institutions often require recent letters before they’ll transfer funds — we make sure they’re in hand.

What’s Included

Our system builds the filings that make up most of a probate from Texas court templates, our probate specialists handle the logistics, and a licensed Texas attorney reviews and files the documents and appears with you at the hearing.

  • Building the probate application from our templates, with attorney review and filing
  • Gathering wills, death certificates & supporting records
  • Identifying and notifying heirs and beneficiaries
  • Tracking court deadlines and required notices
  • Attorney appearance at the hearing
  • Obtaining letters testamentary or of administration
  • Inventory, appraisement & list of claims
  • Notifying creditors and settling valid debts
  • Estate accountings and tax returns (add-on)
  • Guidance on final distribution and closing the estate

How Long It Takes — and What You Do

Timelines vary. A straightforward independent administration often moves through the court in a few months, while estates with disputes, missing heirs, or complex assets take longer. We give you a realistic timeline once we understand the estate, then keep every deadline tracked in our online portal.

You answer questions in the portal and upload records, and the system fills in the court documents for attorney review and your signature. The portal shows your status and what comes next.

Not Sure if You Need Full Probate?

There are probate alternatives. If one of them fits the estate, we tell you in your intake call and switch you to that service at its own platform fee. Not sure which one fits? Take the 2-minute quiz.

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