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What Happens If Your Estate Does Not Qualify?
We tell you that upfront , within 48 hours of your first call. We will walk you through the realistic Dallas County probate timeline for your specific situation, explain what the monthly holding costs look like while you wait, and keep an open line so you can come back to us the moment Letters Testamentary are issued and you are ready to sell.
We do not disappear just because a deal cannot happen today. Several of our best transactions came from families we talked to six months before they were ready.
Ready to Find Out If You Qualify?
Answer six questions about your estate and we will tell you within 48 hours whether the Probate Bypass System™ applies to your situation.
Take the 60-Second Qualifier →Ready to Get Your Title Attorney Started Before We Even Talk?
Our Estate Intake Form collects everything your title attorney needs to begin preparing your Affidavit of Heirship or Small Estate Affidavit from day one. Fill it out before our call and you can cut weeks off your closing timeline.
Complete the Estate Intake Form →Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Small Estate Affidavit in Texas?
A Texas Small Estate Affidavit can be used when total estate assets (excluding the homestead and exempt property) are $75,000 or less, the deceased passed without a will, and no unpaid debts exist beyond what is secured by the homestead. It is filed with the court but requires no full administration. Typical process: 4–6 weeks.
What is Muniment of Title?
A streamlined Texas probate procedure when the deceased left a valid will, there are no unpaid unsecured debts, and no estate administration is needed. The court admits the will as a muniment of title , proof of transfer , without appointing an executor. Faster and less expensive than full probate.
What if there is no will?
The estate passes under Texas intestacy law. An Affidavit of Heirship , signed by two disinterested witnesses , can often establish title without a court proceeding. We assess this on a case-by-case basis with our title company.
How long does the bypass process take?
For qualifying estates, 30–45 days from contract to closing. Compared to 6–12 months for full Dallas County probate, that is a significant reduction in holding costs.
Do I need my own attorney?
We work with a licensed Texas probate attorney on every transaction. If you do not have one, we provide a referral at no cost to you. You are not required to hire an attorney separately, but the legal work is always done correctly.