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Probate · Houston

Probate. — Houston

Probate is the legal process used to settle a person’s estate after death. It can involve validating a will, appointing someone to act on behalf of the estate, identifying assets, paying debts, and distributing property to beneficiaries or heirs.

For many families, probate occurs during an already difficult time. Goodcatt & Associates works with individuals and families in Houston to guide them through the probate process with clarity, patience, and steady counsel.

Probate planning for Houston clients.

Clients come to us for probate assistance for many reasons. Some are serving as executor under a will. Others are handling an estate where no will exists. Many are navigating probate for the first time and are unsure where to begin. Our role is to explain the process, outline what is required, and help you move forward in a way that feels organized and manageable.

Probate and Texas law.

The probate process in Texas depends in part on whether the person who passed away left a valid will. When there is a will, probate is used to validate the will and authorize the executor named within it. When there is no will, Texas intestacy law determines who inherits and a court appoints an administrator to act for the estate.

How we work with you.

We meet with clients in Houston by appointment, and consultations are also available virtually. Our goal is to give you a clear path forward—what your options are, what the process looks like, and what a plan tailored to your situation can look like in practice.