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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.

📝 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 nonhomestead 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 lowercost 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 stepbystep 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.