Q: My father passed 4 years ago & I havent gone through probate court yet. Are there legal ramifications for this?
A: Someone can still probate your father's Will if they did not have access to it earlier. However, it can only be used to pass title. Contact a local probate attorney to guide you through the process.
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Yes, there are. However, the legal ramifications are not insurmountable.
So, the typical deadline for probating a will in Texas is four years. However, you can probate the will as a "muniment of title" beyond the four-year deadline. Depending on your local probate court, probating as a Muniment of Title may be relatively straightforward. Many of our clients have been pleasantly surprised. Contact a local probate attorney to get the scoop on your local probate court's requirements.
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