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Attorney-founded WG Title brings an experienced escrow team to inherited-property and complex ownership closings.
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Do I need an attorney, or can the title company handle an inherited house sale?
You may need both. The title company handles title examination, insurance requirements, escrow and closing. An attorney addresses legal advice, representation, probate or disputes when needed. WG Title identifies the closing issue and coordinates with the attorney responsible for the legal work.
What does the title company handle and what does the attorney handle?
You may need both. The title company handles title examination, insurance requirements, escrow and closing. An attorney addresses legal advice, representation, probate or disputes when needed. WG Title identifies the closing issue and coordinates with the attorney responsible for the legal work.
Does every inherited sale require a new court proceeding?
A sale may proceed once ownership and authority are established and title requirements are satisfied. A separate court proceeding is not necessary in every file. WG Title reviews closing requirements; counsel advises whether the family needs additional legal work.
What issues call for legal advice?
Competing heirs, disputed wills, trustee powers, capacity or court authority can require legal advice. WG Title identifies how those questions affect closing and coordinates documents. Independently operated WG Law may provide separate representation if the matter is accepted after conflict review.
Can I keep my existing probate attorney?
Yes. You can keep your current attorney and use WG Title for closing. The title team coordinates with counsel on probate orders, signing authority and outstanding requirements. Hiring WG Law is not a condition of choosing WG Title.
Why choose a title company with access to probate attorneys?
WG Title connects experienced title work with available legal help. Families work with a closing team familiar with inherited-property issues and can access WG Law when separately engaged. That coordination helps establish ownership, signing authority and the remaining steps toward closing.
Official sources for this answer
- TDI: title company examination and commitments ↗
- Texas State Law Library: choosing a probate process ↗
These sources explain the general law or process. The deed, governing documents, court orders, current title commitment and the facts of the transaction determine the requirements for your file.
Why WG Title
Experienced people. More than one path to review.
Underwriting relationships
We work with multiple underwriters and can explore available approaches. Each underwriter makes its own coverage decision; court orders and legal requirements still control.
A clear route to legal help
WG Law is an independently operated law firm. Legal services require a separate accepted engagement and conflict review. You can keep your current attorney and use WG Title.
Explore WG Law probate services ↗General Texas information, not advice about your rights or the correct legal remedy. WG Title provides title and escrow services. Closing depends on title review, underwriting approval, required authority and satisfaction of the file’s requirements.
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