
Texas Non-Probate Assets
To learn more about non-probate assets, schedule a consultation with Attorney Keith Morris today by calling (713) 636-5339 in Houston and (817) 442-2048 in Fort Worth or submitting an online form.
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Texas Non-Probate Assets
Sometimes when individuals do estate planning, they place money in accounts and other types of savings vehicles that require that a beneficiary be listed. If those accounts or insurance policies have a beneficiary then that contractual arrangement changes the character of the asset. All assets do not necessarily need to be distributed by Texas probate. Some of these assets include:
- Insurance policies
- IRAs
- KEOGHs
- Pensions
- Profit sharing plans
- 401(k) plans
- Property owned in joint tenancy with a right of survivorship
- Assets in trusts
- Money held in Transfer on Death (TOD) or Payable on Death (POD) bank accounts
In most cases, these non-probate assets can pass directly to the beneficiary, as long as that person is named as the beneficiary in the policy or account documents. A probate attorney like Keith Morris, Attorney at Law can help you determine whether assets must be administered, and can very often help you avoid many of the costs involved with Texas probate proceedings.
To get help or find out more information about Texas probate laws, please contact a Probate attorney today by calling (713) 636-5339 in Houston and (817) 442-2048 in Fort Worth or submitting an online contact form.

Success that Speaks for Itself
Case Results
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Dispute Resolved Estate Administration & Division of Assets
Resolved highly contentious ongoing dispute over father’s estate and division of assets between son and daughter.
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Dispute Resolved Estate Administration Case
Successfully resolved case between two siblings fighting over cash and personal property of their father.
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Hearing Won Evidentiary Hearing
Won lengthy evidentiary hearing to prove client was not in contempt of court to avoid sanction or jail time.
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Case Won Guardianship Case
Won trial to exclude wife to serve as guardian of gentleman she married that was at least twice her age.
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Six-Figure Settlement Reached Multi-Million Dollar Estate Case
Obtained six-figure settlement after jury was seated for adopted child in multi-million dollar estate case after adoption was disputed.


Why Choose Keith Morris, Attorney at Law?
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If you call Keith Morris, he will personally pick up the phone and handle your case with the attention it deserves.
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Your first free case evaluation with us can be done through video conference, phone call, or an in-person meeting.
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Keith Morris is proud to be the litigator that takes on the most complicated and difficult cases to court and getting his clients optimal results.
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With over 20 years of legal experience, Keith Morris has devoted his efforts to sharpening his skills in probate, trust, and estate planning and litigation.

Contact the firm today to discuss your case during a free consultation and explore your options.