Muniment of Title

A streamlined Texas alternative to full probate — when there’s a valid will and no unpaid debts beyond those secured by real estate.

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
✓There is an original will that is self-proved: the person and two witnesses signed a self-proving affidavit in front of a notary
✓There are no unpaid debts other than a mortgage or another loan on real estate
✓The person did not receive Medicaid benefits after age 55
✓No one needs to be appointed to manage the estate
This is not the right fit if
✕The will is not self-proved, is handwritten, is a fill-in-the-blank form, or is only a copy (we can quote these separately)
✕There are debts to pay or accounts that need an executor to collect
✕Someone needs letters testamentary to deal with banks or sell property
✕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.

Our total fee
$1,595
plus court costs
Platform fee
Due today, when you sign up$995
Attorney fee
Charged after the hearing$600
Court costs (estimate)
Paid before filing, directly or through us at costabout $450–$550
Start for $995 today
3-business-day evaluation period. Card fee of about 3%.

A Simpler Way to Transfer Property

Muniment of title is one of Texas’s most efficient probate options, governed by Chapter 257 of the Texas Estates Code. When someone leaves a valid will and the estate has no unpaid debts — other than debts secured by real estate, such as a mortgage — the court can admit the will as a “muniment of title” without opening a full administration.

There’s no executor appointed and no ongoing administration. Instead, the order admitting the will becomes the legal instrument that transfers title, so beneficiaries can collect property directly and move real estate and other assets into their names. It’s most commonly used when the main asset passing under the will is real property.

Ch. 257

Texas Estates Code authority

No Executor

No formal administration to run

Faster

A shorter path than full probate

What We Handle

We confirm eligibility, and the system fills in the application and supporting documents from our templates. A licensed Texas attorney reviews and files them, then appears with you at the hearing.

  • Confirming there is a valid will to probate
  • Verifying no unpaid debts beyond those secured by real estate
  • Building the application from our templates, with attorney review and filing
  • Gathering the will, death certificate & supporting records
  • Attorney appearance at the hearing
  • Filing the compliance affidavit required after the order
  • Recording the order and will with the county clerk
  • Guiding you in transferring title once the will is admitted

Why It Can Be the Right Choice

For families that qualify, a muniment of title is faster and less expensive than a full administration. It avoids the inventory, creditor notices, and ongoing administration that a formal probate requires, while still producing a court order that title companies and institutions can rely on.

It isn’t right for every estate. If there are unsecured debts to settle, no valid will, or assets a muniment can’t reach, we’ll point you to full administration or another alternative — and handle that instead.

Wondering if a Muniment of Title Fits?

Buy the Muniment of Title service online. We confirm it fits in your intake call, within your 3-business-day evaluation period. If it does not, either of us can end the engagement and we refund your platform fee, less any costs already paid. Not sure this is the right option? Take the 2-minute quiz.

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