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Houston Probate Attorney
Protecting your family through Harris County probate
Losing someone you love is hard enough. The legal process that follows should not add to the weight you are already carrying. We guide Harris County families through probate one clear step at a time, so you always know what comes next.
And most Harris County hearings can be handled by Zoom, so whether you are across town or across the country, you may never need to visit the courthouse.
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Do I Need Probate?
Answer 3 quick questions to find out if your situation requires probate in Harris County.
What happened?
Where are the assets located?
How soon do you need to act?
Just have a probate question?
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Before you file
In Texas, probate almost always requires a lawyer
Because an executor acts on behalf of the estate’s heirs and creditors, filing without an attorney is treated as the unauthorized practice of law. The only real exception is a sole beneficiary with a simple case.
Even then, it rarely pays to go it alone. Executors are personally responsible for the estate, and one missed deadline or filing error can delay probate for months and cost far more than it saved.
The real question is which attorney. Probate is all we do, not an occasional add-on to family, divorce, or injury law.
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Probate Practice Areas
Independent Administration
Full probate when a will names an independent executor. The most common path in Texas.
Learn More →Muniment of Title
Simplified probate to transfer property when there are no debts. Fast and cost-effective.
Learn More →Small Estate Affidavit
For estates under $75,000 with no real property. Avoids formal probate entirely.
Learn More →Affidavit of Heirship
Establishes legal heirs when someone dies without a will. Used to clear real property title.
Learn More →Intestate Succession
When someone dies without a will, Texas law determines who inherits. We protect your share.
Learn More →Will Contest
Challenging a will based on undue influence, lack of capacity, or improper execution.
Learn More →Estate Litigation
Disputes among heirs, beneficiaries, and fiduciaries. Protecting your inheritance in probate court.
Learn More →Trust Administration
Guidance for trustees on fiduciary duties, distributions, and compliance.
Learn More →Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Holding executors and trustees accountable for mismanagement of estate assets.
Learn More → GuideHarris County Probate Process
Your complete guide to navigating probate through Harris County's five probate courts.
Read the Guide →How It Works
Free Consultation
Call or book online. We'll assess your situation for free.
Strategy
We build your custom probate strategy.
Filing
We handle all court filings and appearances.
Resolution
Case closed. Assets distributed. You move forward.
Your Attorney
Kyle Robbins, Esq.
Kyle Robbins is a dedicated probate attorney with deep experience navigating Harris County's five probate courts. As the founder of Robbins Estate Law, he brings a strategic, client-first approach to every case, from straightforward muniment of title filings to complex estate litigation.
- University of Texas School of Law
- State Bar of Texas
- Justia Lawyer
- Avvo 10.0 Rating
Probate Resources
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AI Probate Guide
This tool provides general information about Texas probate law and Harris County procedures. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every situation is unique, for guidance specific to your case, request a free consultation with Kyle Robbins.
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Don't Wait. Probate Deadlines Matter
Texas law requires probate applications to be filed within four years. The sooner you act, the smoother the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Generally no. Until the court appoints an executor or administrator, no one has the legal authority to pass clear title, so the home cannot close before probate opens. But you are not stuck waiting: you can put the house under contract right away, and that signed contract becomes real leverage with the mortgage company.
Here is how we move it forward:
- Get multiple cash offers within 24 hours and go under contract as-is, then show that contract to the mortgage servicer.
- Once Harris County issues Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration, usually within a few weeks, an independent executor can sign the closing documents and sell, without waiting for the full estate to close.
- Cover the mortgage in the meantime: keep paying it (reimbursed from the sale proceeds at closing) or request a short forbearance, backed by the death certificate, the Letters, and the signed contract.
- At closing, the lender is paid its payoff first and the remaining equity flows to the estate.
The one thing not to do is go quiet on the lender. We coordinate the court, the lender, and the sale so nothing slips into default.