Episode 8 - How Funeral Homes and Banks Impact Probate Real Estate in Texas?

In this episode of the Texas Probate Real Estate Podcast, host Jeremy Kritt, a licensed Texas real estate broker specializing in probate property sales, talks with Stephanie A.H. Louie, Esq., an estate planning and probate attorney with Louie Legacy Law, PLLC in Round Rock, Texas.Stephanie shares her compassionate and practical approach to probate, shaped by personal experiences of loss and years of legal practice. She explains why empathy and clarity are essential for families navigating the “fog of grief,” and how simple steps like securing a death certificate, locating wills, and organizing financial records can ease the process.The discussion highlights the role of hospice and funeral homes in simplifying logistics, the frustrations families face with banks and institutions unfamiliar with probate, and the importance of keeping detailed records of every interaction. Jeremy and Stephanie also explore real estate issues unique to Texas probate, including survivorship rules, foreclosure risks, and strategies like Transfer on Death deeds to protect property value.Together, they emphasize that probate real estate is not just about legal filings; it’s about guiding families through one of life’s most difficult transitions with confidence, compassion, and practical solutions.If you are in Texas and wondering about selling a house in probate, this episode breaks down the probate process in plain English.Guest Bio:Stephanie Louie is an estate planning and probate attorney in Round Rock, Texas.  Formerly a California litigator, Stephanie loves practicing in wills and trusts and started her firm, Louie Legacy Law, PLLC, in 2025. Stephanie strongly believes in educating her clients and offers free initial consultations in person (she'll drive to you if you're within 30 minutes of Round Rock), over the phone, and via Zoom.  Her practical and compassionate approach to working with individuals and families going through estate planning and probate matters leaves clients feeling empowered and prepared to take the next step in their legal journey, so that, whether they are having testamentary documents prepared or talking to banks to close out a loved one's estate, confidence and peace of mind are always at the heart of the matter.