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The beneficiary generally does not need to hire a lawyer or file anything in court to access the funds. They should be able to simply present the bank with proof of the death (e.g. a death certificate) as well as proof of their own identity, and the bank should release the funds directly to them.
Failing to probate a will in Texas within 4 years leads to the will becoming invalid, potentially causing unintended asset distribution through intestate succession laws. Beneficiaries named in an unprobated will lose their inheritance rights, as the document has no legal effect without probate validation.
Federal student loans are generally lifted upon the borrower's death. However, private student loans may vary by lender. In Texas, private lenders may require payment from the estate.
In Texas, your bank accounts could be subject to probate, or they might bypass the process entirely if you've made the right arrangements. If you've named a beneficiary or set up a Payable-on-Death (POD) account, those funds can often be transferred directly to your heirs without going through probate.
No Beneficiary on Bank Account If there is no beneficiary listed on the bank account, the account typically goes through probate, and the funds will be distributed ing to the deceased's will or state laws if there is no will.