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How to find out whether a deceased relative has a will on file in Texas?
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Note that, as with many U.S. States, a Texas-based will is not required to be filed with any local or State office. Regardless, as with most legal matters, the living relatives should seek the deceased's legal representative, who may know of a will duly recorded and on file with the local authorities. If the deceased had no attorney, it is possible that a will was placed on file by the deceased at his/her town hall and/or probate court and/or some other local government office. Note that even if a will is found, it may not be the most recent one nor may it be valid (it is too complicated to discuss, here). In such cases, or if a will cannot be found after a diligent search has been made, a judge would need to decide the fate of the deceased's estate in probate court. Again, the living relatives should hire a lawyer to find the will, if it exists, and/or arrange for a probate hearing. The State of Texas link, below, gives excellent information concerning wills and probate, but it is based on the body of Texas law, and, as such, may not be understandable to the average layperson.
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