I am the Successor / Trustee of my grandfathers estate ( he lived in Texas). He left everything to me and stated in his Will that I was able...

Question

I am the Successor / Trustee of my grandfathers estate ( he lived in Texas). He left everything to me and stated in his Will that I was able to do what needed to be done with the home and the belongings. Question is: Does this need to go to probate court or is it all said and done? Also, he had a son but took him off the will and only left him furnishings from the home. It was also stated in his will that if any contested it they would receive the sum of $1.00 from his estate.

Answer

You're going to need to go through probate. If not, the son can claim under intestacy. You will have no valid proof (backed by a court order) that you have the right to act on behalf of the estate unless you go through the probate process. Luckily, the process in Texas is rather straightforward.

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