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Archive of entries posted on February 2009

What if there are not enough assets in the estate to pay all of the expenses?

Today’s word is abatement. Estate property is liable for debts and expenses of administration.  How are these paid?  Do all of the beneficiaries share this burden equally? Texas, like most states, specifies a way that the property abates.  The Executor or Administrator is to follow these guidelines: If the testator has specified a particular way [...]