Do I Need to Hire a Lawyer to Probate a Will?
August 8, 2022 |
Except in limited circumstances, courts in Texas require an executor to be represented by an attorney in a probate matter because an executor not only represents himself, but also the interests of beneficiaries and creditors. Since under Texas law, only a licensed attorney can represent the interests of others, preparing and filing pleadings in a probate matter without the assistance of counsel would constitute the unauthorized practice of law.
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