When you’re living out of state and need to handle a Texas probate, finding the right attorney shouldn’t add to your stress. Whether your loved one lived in Houston, Dallas, Austin, or a small Texas town, or whether they owned property anywhere in the state, you need a law firm that actually focuses on probate and has the reach that it can serve you wherever you need help.
Many out-of-state families discover a frustrating reality when searching for a probate attorney in Texas. Probate attorneys aren’t that easy to find. The pay/income is not as great as other practice areas, so the attorneys in this practice area do not heavily advertise. You aren’t likely to see a probate attorney on billboard advertisements, for example.
The typical local attorney handling probates is often a solo practitioner, usually older, with little to no online presence. That is the nature of probate work–namely, a probate attorney develops a local reputation for handling these cases, whehter good or bad, and does not really need to do anything else to get work. This makes it hard to find probate attorneys online.
When you finally reach someone by phone, you might find they’re primarily a criminal defense lawyer or divorce attorney who only occasionally handles estates. These attorneys might not have the working knowledge of probate procedures, filing requirements, and local court rules as they are focused on other practice areas.
Note: The “Typical Local Attorney” column reflects what we’ve commonly observed in the Texas probate market. Individual attorneys may vary. We are not comparing ourselves to other firms, just noting our experience based on what we see and what our clients report to us.
| Service Area | Our Firm | Typical Local Attorney* |
|---|---|---|
| Geographic Reach | Largely statewide coverage, with rural areas covered by one of our multiple offices | Often single county or city only |
| Office Locations | Major cities throughout Texas | Usually one location |
| Handling Multiple Counties | Seamless service across counties | May need to refer you elsewhere |
| Finding Additional Resources | Can often marshall local resources in and outside of the local area when needed | Often limited to their local area |
| Online Presence | Full websites for locations with resources and easy contact | Frequently no website or outdated information |
| Availability from Out of State | Easy to find and contact online | Can be difficult to locate without local knowledge |
| Practice Focus | Our Firm | Typical Local Attorney* |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Practice Area | Probate, estate administration, and guardianship focus | Often probate as one of many practice areas |
| Probate Experience | Handle probate matters daily | May handle occasional probate cases |
| Knowledge of Local Courts | Familiar with courts statewide, including statutory, county, and other courts | Usually knows only their local court |
| Ancillary Probate Experience | Regularly handle multi-state estates | May rarely encounter ancillary matters |
| Complex Estate Experience | Routine handling of complicated estates | Often limited experience with complexity |
| Team Support | Multiple attorneys and staff | Frequently solo practitioner or minimal support |
| Educational Resources | Our Firm | Typical Local Attorney* |
|---|---|---|
| Process Checklists | Developed comprehensive checklists for each probate type | Usually no standardized materials |
| Educational Videos | Library of videos explaining the probate process | Rarely provide educational content |
| Written Guides | Detailed guides for executors and administrators | Typically no written resources |
| Standardized Processes | Refined procedures for efficiency | Often ad-hoc approach to each case |
| Client Portal | Online access to case documents and status | Generally no online access |
| FAQ Resources | Extensive answers to common questions | Usually must call for basic information |
We believe we are the only law firm in Texas exclusively handling probate, estate, and guardianship matters that intends to handle them across the entire state. With offices and attorneys in most major Texas cities, we serve surrounding counties and rural areas from these strategic locations. This isn’t a sideline for us—probate and estate administration is what we do every single day.
Our attorneys understand the differences between independent and dependent administrations, know when muniment of title proceedings can save time and money, and navigate the specific preferences of probate courts throughout Texas. This specialized knowledge often translates directly into faster, more efficient resolution of cases.
Already started probate in your home state? We regularly handle ancillary probate proceedings for out-of-state families. We’ll coordinate with your existing attorney to ensure the Texas proceedings complement your primary probate, and we know exactly what documentation Texas courts require to recognize foreign proceedings.
Discover additional property in another Texas county? Have beneficiaries scattered across the state? Unlike local attorneys who may only serve one area, we can typically handle complications anywhere in Texas without referring clients elsewhere or leaving clients to find additional counsel.
| Cost Factors | Our Firm | Typical Local Attorney* |
|---|---|---|
| Transparent Pricing | Clear fee structures explained upfront as we know this process and what it takes | Often unclear until engaged as they often have to learn or re-learn the process as they go |
| Travel Costs | Minimize your travel through remote services | May require multiple trips to Texas |
| Efficiency Savings | Streamlined processes reduce overall costs | Inefficiencies can increase total expense |
| Hidden Costs | No surprises or referral fees as we do the work in house | Might need additional attorneys for other counties |
*Based on common market observations. Individual attorneys may differ.
Managing a Texas probate from another state requires more than legal knowledge—it demands accessibility, clear communication, and the ability to handle matters without requiring your constant presence in Texas. We’ve built our entire practice around serving families like yours who need professional, efficient probate administration without the hassle of coordinating with multiple attorneys or traveling repeatedly to Texas.
Don’t waste time calling around to random attorneys hoping to find someone who actually handles probate. Work with the firm that has made Texas probate our exclusive focus and has the statewide infrastructure to serve you wherever your Texas probate needs arise. Contact us today to discuss how we can help you navigate the Texas probate process efficiently and professionally, no matter where you’re located.