Where is probate filed for a Conroe resident?

In Montgomery County. The county courts at law in Conroe, the county seat, hear probate matters; Montgomery County has no separate statutory probate court.

What makes a Texas will valid?

Under Estates Code section 251.051 an attested will must be signed by the testator and two credible witnesses over 14. A wholly handwritten holographic will is valid without witnesses.

What is independent administration?

It is a Texas procedure under Estates Code chapter 401 that lets an executor administer the estate with minimal court supervision, which usually reduces cost and delay.

Can Texas real property avoid probate?

A transfer on death deed under Estates Code chapter 114 can pass Texas real property outside probate if it is signed, acknowledged and recorded before the owner's death.

Conroe Texas — Estate Planning attorneys

Winfrey Law Firm, PLLC

Estate Planning Lawyer in Conroe, TX

Trusted estate planning representation for Conroe and the surrounding Montgomery County area. Cases filed at the Montgomery County Courthouse.

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Winfrey Law Firm, PLLC represents clients across Conroe, Texas in estate planning matters. Our team handles cases filed at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Conroe and serves families and businesses throughout Montgomery County. We take calls 24/7.

Estate Planning representation for Conroe residents

Wills, trusts, and probate. In Conroe — a Montgomery County community near Lake Conroe, Historic Downtown Conroe — clients frequently need experienced Estate Planning counsel who understands local court procedures and the way Conroe-area judges handle these matters.

Local courts and procedure

Our attorneys appear regularly at the Montgomery County Courthouse and the Montgomery County Courthouse, so we know the local rules, scheduling practices, and preferences that can shape the outcome of a case. Whether you live in Conroe proper or the surrounding Montgomery County area, we are available for a confidential consultation.

How to get started

Call (713) 300-0545 to speak with our estate planning team. We take calls 24/7 and see clients by appointment.

Common Questions

Conroe Estate Planning FAQ

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