Probate in Texas
Texas sets an independent executor commission of 5% of cash received and 5% of cash paid out, with attorney fees and county filing fees on top. Small estates can skip probate with an affidavit, but only when there is no will and only up to a limit. How long probate takes depends on whether the estate uses independent administration, dependent administration or a muniment of title, and the creditor window is four months.
Personal Injury in Texas
Texas gives two years for most injury claims, with up to thirty years for certain child sexual abuse claims. Recovery is barred only above 50% fault, and that same halfway mark decides whether a defendant pays only its share or the whole judgment. There is no general damage cap, medical malpractice has its own caps, and attorney fees face only the unconscionable-fee standard in Rule 1.04.
Family Law in Texas
Texas is a community property state that divides community property in a just and right manner, not necessarily 50/50. Child support is set from net resources using Attorney General tax charts and guideline percentages, up to a cap. Spousal maintenance is limited to the lesser of a fixed monthly amount or 20% of gross income, for five to ten years. A divorce requires six months of state domicile, 90 days in the county and a 60-day waiting period.
The calculators and summaries on this page provide estimates for general guidance only and are not legal, tax, or financial advice. Each calculator cites the statute or official source behind its figures; confirm current rules with the relevant court, agency, or a licensed Texas attorney before acting. See our methodology.