What an Executor Can and Can't Do With Real Estate in Texas
If you've been named executor of an estate in Texas, here's a plain-English breakdown of what authority you actually have over the property -- and where your limits are.
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The Whitecap Blog
Plain-English articles on probate, inherited property, and the North DFW real estate market.
How Capital Gains Tax Works on Inherited Property in Texas
Many heirs are surprised to learn they may owe little or no capital gains tax when selling an inherited home. Here's what you need to know before you sell.
Read the article →How to Handle an Inherited House With a Mortgage in Texas
A mortgage doesn't disappear when someone passes away. Here's what happens to it, who's responsible, and what your options are as an heir in Texas.
Read the article →How to Choose a Real Estate Agent for an Estate Sale in Texas
Not every agent is equipped to handle the complexity of an estate sale. Here's what separates the right fit from the wrong one and what to ask before you sign anything.
Read the article →How to Sell an Inherited House Without Going to Court in Texas
Most families assume they have to wait for probate court to finish before selling an inherited home. In Texas, that's often not the case. Here's how it works.
Read the article →How to Handle an Estate Sale in Texas
Clearing out a loved one's home is one of the harder parts of settling an estate. Here's how estate sales work, what your options are, and how to make the process as smooth as possible.
Read the article →What to Do If You Inherit a House With a Reverse Mortgage in Texas
Inheriting a home with a reverse mortgage comes with a tight timeline and decisions that need to be made quickly. Here's what you need to know and what your options are.
Read the article →How to Set Up a Trust to Avoid Probate in Texas
A living trust is one of the most effective ways to pass property to your family without going through probate. Here's how it works in Texas and what to consider.
Read the article →The Texas Probate Timeline: What Families Need to Know
How long does probate take in Texas? Here's a realistic breakdown of the timeline, what drives each stage, and what can speed things up or slow them down.
Read the article →Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Probate Attorney in Texas
Not all probate attorneys are the same. Here are the questions worth asking before you hire anyone to handle your estate in Texas.
Read the article →How Probate Works When There's No Will in Texas
Dying without a will is more common than most people realize. Here's what it means for the estate, who ends up in charge, and what happens to the property.
Read the article →What Happens to a House When Someone Dies in Texas?
If someone close to you has passed away and left behind a home, here's what actually happens to it and what your family can do next.
Read the article →Can You Sell a House While It's in Probate in Texas?
Short answer: often yes. But how it works depends on where the estate is in the process and how the will is set up. Here's a plain-English breakdown.
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