03/23/2026
Most people don't know Texas has a four-year deadline to file a will for probate. By the time they find out, the window has already closed.
What happens next depends on why the deadline was missed and which options still apply.
Read our latest blog to find out what families can still do when time runs out: https://mmurphylawfirm.com/what-happens-if-you-miss-the-probate-deadline-in-texas/