When you Don’t Probate a Will… This May Shock You

In this video, Megone covers what may happen if you don’t probate a will. Granted, probate can be costly and complicated, but not probating a will can cause you a tremendous amount of stress. We’ll explore the most common reasons why a will should be probated, let’s dive in! the video discusses the importance of probating a will, as failing to do so can cause stress and drama within a family. The video discusses several situations where a will may not need to be probated, such as if a family settlement agreement is entered into or if a monumental title is filed for real property. However, if someone is hiding the will or refuses to sign a family settlement agreement, the will must be probated. The video also notes that in Texas, there is a four-year time limit to probate a will, and failing to do so can result in the estate passing to intestacy. The video recommends speaking with a probate or estate planning attorney if there are questions or concerns about probating a will.