Do not try to change title until you have investigated the tax implications. Most property has increased in value across the years, and therefore the tax implications can be significant. Usually, you are better off transferring the property by will at death.
I gather that your Mother's will has you listed as executor and as the beneficiary of her home. Texas independent administration is probably the easiest, cheapest probate in the country. Takes one brief court appearance. Most of our probate courts have an "uncontested docket" for these cases. Here in Bexar County I plan for not over an hour for the whole procedure. Just be certain that the will asks for independent administration without bond and that it has a self proving affidavit.
If your mother is on medicaid (not medicare) the situation is more complex as the government has an automatic lien on her property
Answered on Apr 02nd, 2014 at 11:49 AM