Probate
Flat Fee Probate Services in Houston, Texas
At the Law Office of Troy M. Moore, PLLC, we offer straightforward flat fee probate services tailored for Texas families. Whether the decedent had a will or died intestate, our office is here to guide you through the most efficient and cost-effective option to settle their estate. Below, you’ll find a breakdown of our available probate case types and their associated probate lawyer fees.
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📝 Probate with a Will
✅ Probate of a Will with Independent Administration – $4,550.00
Ideal when full probate administration is needed.
- Executor is appointed
- Letters Testamentary are issued
- Creditor notices and beneficiary notices included
- Efficient and straightforward
- A fair probate legal fee for full estate control
✅ Muniment of Title – $3,950.00
This is the simplest form of probate when there are no unpaid debts (except mortgages) and no need for administration.
- No executor appointed
- No letters testamentary issued
- Typically used when more than four years have passed since death
- Cheapest probate attorney cost when applicable
📝 Probate with a Will
✅ Probate of a Will with Independent Administration – $4,550.00
Ideal when full probate administration is needed.
- Executor is appointed
- Letters Testamentary are issued
- Creditor notices and beneficiary notices included
- Efficient and straightforward
- A fair probate legal fee for full estate control
✅ Muniment of Title – $3,950.00
This is the simplest form of probate when there are no unpaid debts (except mortgages) and no need for administration.
- No executor appointed
- No letters testamentary issued
- Typically used when more than four years have passed since death
- Cheapest probate attorney cost when applicable
🏠 Probate Without a Will (Intestate)
✅ Small Estate Affidavit (SEA) – $3,450.00
A simplified method when the estate is small and there is no will.
- Less than $75,000 in non-homestead assets
- All heirs must sign
- No administration required
- Only one homestead real estate allowed
- Most affordable attorney fee for probate without a will
✅ Judicial Determination of Heirship – $7,150.00
When heirs need to be legally identified and there is no Will.
- No administrator appointed
- No debts required
- Can be filed anytime
- Attorney Ad Litem required
- Higher probate lawyer cost, but necessary for legal clarity
✅ Judicial Determination of Heirship & Independent Administration – $8,150.00
For cases where heirship must be determined and estate administration is needed.
- Administrator is appointed
- Letters of Administration are issued
- Requires beneficiary consent and court waivers
- Full probate representation at a fixed price
- Comprehensive solution for more complex estates
✅ Affidavit of Heirship (AOH) – $3,250.00
A lower-cost option when all heirs agree and the estate is very limited.
- No court hearing
- Cannot be used if more than $5,000 is in the bank
- All heirs must sign
- Last resort option, but the lowest probate legal fees for qualifying cases
Why Choose Our Houston Probate Law Firm?
- Flat fee transparency – Know your probate attorney cost upfront
- Local expertise – We understand Harris County probate procedures
- Efficient handling – We guide you step-by-step through your best option
- Compassionate support – We simplify the process during a difficult time
📍 Based in Houston, we serve families throughout Harris County and surrounding areas (i.e. Montgomery, Galveston, Brazoria, and Waller Counties) with clarity, compassion, and predictable probate lawyer fees.
📷 Visual Guide to Probate Options
Ready to Start Your Probate Case?
Contact the Law Office of Troy M. Moore, PLLC today to schedule a consultation and find out which probate option is right for your situation.
📞 Call: (281) 970-8039
📩 info@troymoorelaw.com | 🌐 www.troymmoore.com
🏠 Probate Without a Will (Intestate)
✅ Small Estate Affidavit (SEA) – $3,450.00
A simplified method when the estate is small and there is no will.
- Less than $75,000 in non-homestead assets
- All heirs must sign
- No administration required
- Only one homestead real estate allowed
- Most affordable attorney fee for probate without a will
✅ Judicial Determination of Heirship – $7,150.00
When heirs need to be legally identified and there is no Will.
- No administrator appointed
- No debts required
- Can be filed anytime
- Attorney Ad Litem required
- Higher probate lawyer cost, but necessary for legal clarity
✅ Judicial Determination of Heirship & Independent Administration – $8,150.00
For cases where heirship must be determined and estate administration is needed.
- Administrator is appointed
- Letters of Administration are issued
- Requires beneficiary consent and court waivers
- Full probate representation at a fixed price
- Comprehensive solution for more complex estates
✅ Affidavit of Heirship (AOH) – $3,250.00
A lower-cost option when all heirs agree and the estate is very limited.
- No court hearing
- Cannot be used if more than $5,000 is in the bank
- All heirs must sign
- Last resort option, but the lowest probate legal fees for qualifying cases
Why Choose Our Houston Probate Law Firm?
- Flat fee transparency – Know your probate attorney cost upfront
- Local expertise – We understand Harris County probate procedures
- Efficient handling – We guide you step-by-step through your best option
- Compassionate support – We simplify the process during a difficult time
📍 Based in Houston, we serve families throughout Harris County and surrounding areas (i.e. Montgomery, Galveston, Brazoria, and Waller Counties) with clarity, compassion, and predictable probate lawyer fees.
📷 Visual Guide to Probate Options
Ready to Start Your Probate Case?
Contact the Law Office of Troy M. Moore, PLLC today to schedule a consultation and find out which probate option is right for your situation.
📞 Call: (281) 970-8039
📩 info@troymoorelaw.com | 🌐 www.troymmoore.com
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