What Duties Does an Executor Have During Probate in Texas?

Executors, appointed by the deceased or the court, manage various tasks related to probate, including:

• Notifying heirs, beneficiaries, and creditors.
• Gathering and safeguarding the deceased’s assets.
• Paying debts, taxes, and other expenses from the estate’s funds.
• Filing necessary court documents.
• Distributing remaining assets to beneficiaries as outlined in the will or state law.

Executors must act with honesty and diligence to fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities.