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How do I obtain legal executive of my daughter's estate?
Asked on Jul 20th, 2020 on Estate Planning - Texas
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My daughter passed away. I need to be legal executive of her estate to access her life insurance and to be able to close her financial accounts. How do I get this done?
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Hire a probate lawyer who practices in the county in which your daughter lived and died. Depending on the size of the estate, you may be able to file a Small Estate Affidavit. This costs less than a determination of heirship and does not require a court appearance.
Answered on Jul 21st, 2020 at 6:14 AM
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