Snodgrass Law Firm in Corpus Christi focuses on family law, divorce, probate, estate planning, and appeals. Every case is handled personally by Attorney Michael Snodgrass - from first consultation through resolution - providing clear guidance, responsive communication, and practical legal solutions. Clients always work directly with their lawyer - Never passed off to associates or staff.
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Losing a loved one is overwhelming. On top of grief, Texas families are suddenly faced with legal, financial, and practical decisions - often with little guidance. This checklist walks you step-by-step through what to do after someone dies in Texas, so you can protect yourself, honor your loved one, and avoid costly mistakes.
Why Inherited Property Gets Stuck in Probate in Texas — and How to Fix It.
If you’ve inherited a house in Texas and discovered you can’t sell it, you’re not alone. Every year, heirs across Texas learn, often at the closing table, that a property is “stuck in probate.”
The good news? Most probate roadblocks are fixable.
Learn how estate administration works in Texas, including executor duties, timelines, and mistakes to avoid. Clear guidance from a Texas probate attorney.
Estate administration is the court-supervised process of settling a deceased person’s affairs. Depending on the estate, this process may be straightforward—or highly contested.
Probate disputes often arise when an executor or administrator forgets - or ignores - that they are a fiduciary, not the owner of the estate. In Texas, executors owe strict legal duties to heirs and beneficiaries. When those duties are violated, the consequences can include removal, personal liability, and court-ordered repayment.
If you suspect an executor is mishandling an estate, this guide explains:
What fiduciary duties executors owe under Texas law
Common executor misconduct
Warning signs of abuse
How contested probate litigation works
What remedies are available to heirs and beneficiaries
