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05/18/2026

Small Estates Affidavits in Texas – When a person dies intestate (without leaving a Will), it is not always necessary to go through a full probate process in court to distribute the decedent’s property to rightful heirs. There are less expensive alternatives that family members may use, depending on the size of the estate and the type of property that was left. A Small Estate Affidavit is generally used when someone dies without a Will and the total value of the estate, not including the value of a homestead or exempt property, is less than $50,000.

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05/14/2026

How An Elder Law Attorney Can Help With Long-Term Care Planning In Texas – Legal and financial decisions become more complex as people age, and the consequences of poor planning can be immense. Long-term care, asset protection, estate planning, and family dynamic considerations can intersect in ways that are difficult to resolve without professional oversight. In these situations, a trusted elder care attorney can make all the difference.

05/04/2026

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05/04/2026

Top 5 Mistakes Executors Make In Texas Probate (And How To Avoid Them) –

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04/21/2026

What Is An Estate Inventory And Why Is It Required In Texas Probate?

An inventory is a listing prepared for the beneficiaries and creditors of what’s in the estate. It’s one of the required steps in probate. Probate is when you gather the estate’s assets, pay any final bills, and distribute everything.

In Texas, you’re no longer required to file the inventory with the court. You can instead file what’s called an Affidavit in Lieu of Inventory, which keeps the inventory private. However, you’re still required to give a copy of that inventory to all beneficiaries, and you must sign an oath that you’ve done that if you choose the Affidavit in Lieu of Inventory.

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04/15/2026

What Is A Texas Partition Action In Probate Law, And When Is It Required?

Partition actually exists in real estate law. It is a right for co-tenants who own property together. Each has an undivided percentage of that property and, at the same time, they all own it together. That means if you and someone else both own five acres together, you don’t each own two and a half acres. Each of you has an undivided interest in the entire five acres.

Learn more here: https://www.farrensheehanlaw.com/probate-and-partition-how-to-settle-ownership-disputes-in-travis-county-tx/

04/14/2026

Top Six Estate Planning Tips For Unmarried Couples – Marriage makes life easier in many ways. If one partner in a marriage becomes incapacitated, then the other spouse can make important healthcare and financial decisions for that person. If one spouse passes away, then any community property passes to the remaining spouse. Unmarried couples often do not have many of these rights. As a result, estate planning for unmarried couples is much different from estate planning for married partners.

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03/30/2026

Is It Safe To Attempt Probate On Your Own? | Pflugerville, TX Probate Lawyer Explains Why & Why Not –

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Farrensheehanlaw.com/ Sheehan Law PLLC 1601 E. Pfennig Lane Pflugerville, TX 78660 United States (512) 234-7913 Whether or not you can realistically navigate probate on your own depends on your circumstances and the circumstances of the estate. With a very small estate that has no will and only has....

03/18/2026

How Can An Attorney Help You Through Probate In Texas? | Pflugerville, TX Probate Attorney Explains –

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Farrensheehanlaw.com/ Sheehan Law PLLC 1601 E. Pfennig Lane Pflugerville, TX 78660 United States (512) 234-7913 The attorney will represent the executor in the…

03/10/2026

Can You Avoid Probate In Texas? | Pflugerville, TX Probate Lawyer Breaks Down Your Options –

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Farrensheehanlaw.com/ Sheehan Law PLLC 1601 E. Pfennig Lane Pflugerville, TX 78660 United States (512) 234-7913 There are several options you can explore if…

03/04/2026

Common Mistakes To Avoid When Executing A General Deed – Buying a new property can be one of the most exciting events of one’s adult life. You’re ready to move forward and take on ownership of a new home, ranch, or wooded plot. But what about the legal aspects of transferring real estate? How can you be sure that crucial documents, such as deeds, are handled correctly?

Real estate legal documents can be incredibly complex, and the responsibilities that come with owning property are considerable. Since 1997, deed law attorney Farren Sheehan has helped Pflugerville, Texas families just like yours avoid critical (yet common) mistakes as they execute general property deeds.

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