The probate of a simple will that leaves property in equal shares to two people should not take more than a few months.

Dear Mr. Premack: My father passed away, leaving me and my sister a house in Texas. My father also had two more houses in Oklahoma. We have already probated his will in Oklahoma in court. My sister ...

Inheriting a parent’s house can be emotional and complex. Learn more about probate, taxes, and whether you should sell or rent an inherited house in this guide.