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Texas
Estate law, probate process, and inheritance rules for Texas — in plain language.
Probate timeline
4–12 months
Small estate threshold
Under $75,000
State taxes
Estate tax: NoneInheritance tax: None
Spousal rights in Texas
Community property state — spouse owns 50% of all marital assets automatically
Key things to know about Texas
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Texas has a simplified 'muniment of title' process for some estates
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No state estate tax or inheritance tax
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Homestead exemption is among the strongest in the country
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Independent administration allows executor to act without constant court supervision
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