When someone passes away with a valid will in Texas, one of the biggest questions from family members is always the same: how long does probate take in Texas with a will? The answer isn't one-size-fits-all, but I can tell you it typically ranges from four months to a year, depending on several factors. As a Certified Probate Expert who has guided hundreds of families through this process, I've seen cases resolved quickly and others that hit unexpected delays.

If someone you love has passed away and left behind property in Texas, one of the first questions on your mind is probably: how long does probate take in Texas? I hear this question almost every week from executors, administrators, and personal representatives across Central Texas. And I get it. You're grieving, you're overwhelmed, and now you have a legal process to navigate on top of everything else.

The honest answer is that it depends on the type of probate, but I can give you real timelines based on what I see in Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bexar, and surrounding counties.