Probate Information Form

INFORMATION TO SEND TO PYKE & ASSOCIATES, P.C. TO BEGIN PROBATE OF WILL

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ORIGINAL WILL -- A COPY IS NOT SUFFICIENT! Don't have the original, click here.
CHECK TO COUNTY CLERK FOR REQUIRED FEE [Please call us to confirm the fee amount]]
CHECK TO "PYKE & ASSOCIATES, P.C." FOR $750.00.

INFORMATION ABOUT YOU

Name:______________________

Relationship to Decedent:_________________

Address:___________________

____________, ___ _______

Phones: Work: (____) ____________

Home(____)__________

Fax (___)____________

E-MAIL: _______________

Are you the person named as Executor or Executrix in the Will?

If not, provide the following information for the Executor or Executrix:

Name: ____________________

Address:___________________

____________,___ _______

Phones: Work: (____) ____________

Home(____)__________

Fax (___)____________

E-mail: _______________________

INFORMATION ABOUT THE DECEDENT:

Name:_________________________

Date of Death: ____________________

Residential address at time of death:_____________

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{Decedent must have been living in Dallas County to probate will in Dallas County -- This law firm will probate wills in neighboring counties, but the fee will be different}

Age at death: _______

Married? Spouse's name:___________________

Ever divorced? If so, prior spouse(s)' name(s):___________________________________

Decedent's Children's names: ______________________

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Estimated net value of estate:$_____________

Note: Value of estate will determined more precisely later when an inventory is prepared and filed with the Court. This estimate can be a "ballpark". The value of property owned jointly with a spouse (community property) should be divided in half in reaching this estimate. Also, deduct any debts owed including debt on homes, cars, etc. in reaching this value.

You are hereby requesting that Pyke & Associates provide the services to the estate to probate the will and obtain appointment of an executor for a flat fee. Additional services, including any disputed application, creditor claims, or other litigation, will be contracted separately and billed at our normal hourly rates if you agree for us to provide such services.

Agreed:

Signed: _________________________________

Pyke & Associates

A Professional Corporation of Attorneys

12655 North Central Expwy., North Central Plaza I, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75243

(214) 866-0133 Fax: (214) 866-0433

email: David M. Pyke

DISCLAIMER: ATTORNEYS ARE NOT BOARD CERTIFIED BY THE TEXAS BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION