Can anyone explain the probate process in Texas?

[Onikepo Omotade]

Would like to understand the process of handling property from the moment the owner passes away. Can anyone explain this specifically for the state of Texas? e.g., what court is the property reported to? How do probate attorneys pick up the leads? How do you identify probate homes that actually need to be sold? etc.

[Jerel Ehlert]

That's an increadibly broad set of questions.  Like asking a doctor "what happens to food after I swallow it?"

Investors spend weekend seminars discussing.  

Attorneys spend an entire semester in law school for the class.  In Texas, lawyers pay over $1000 for a set of two, 4", 3-ring binders for the "standard" set of documents and procedures.  And the really dedicated probate practitioners spend a few thousand each year for hours of continuing legal education.

Can you narrow that down a bit?