Brad Elrod, Attorney at Law, PLLC.

07/22/2026

Not All Probate Cases Are the Same

Texas law provides several ways to handle a loved one’s estate:

▪️ Independent Administration – The executor or administrator handles most estate matters with limited court supervision.

▪️ Dependent Administration – The court closely supervises the estate, and approval may be required before property is sold or money is distributed.

▪️ Muniment of Title – When there is a valid will and no need for an administration, the will may be used to transfer property without appointing an executor.

▪️ Small Estate Affidavit – Certain smaller estates without a will may qualify for a simplified procedure.

▪️ Determination of Heirship – When someone dies without a will, the court may determine who the lawful heirs are.

The right procedure depends on the will, the estate’s debts and assets, and the family’s circumstances. Choosing the correct option can save time, expense, and unnecessary court involvement.

Brad Elrod, Attorney at Law, PLLC
Woodville, Texas
This post is for general informational purposes and is not legal advice.

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07/04/2026

05/21/2026

$418,750.00 Settlement for Victims of Car Wreck in Construction Zone

Our firm recently helped secure a $418,750 settlement for our clients who were injured in a car wreck within a construction zone. In addition to a negligent driver, we believed the poor design of the construction zone played a part in this accident allowing us to pursue multiple defendants in a lawsuit.

Construction-zone crashes can involve complicated liability issues, including negligent drivers, unsafe traffic control, contractors, and roadway conditions. We work to identify every responsible party and fight for the compensation our clients deserve.

05/14/2026

Today was a GOOD day!

CPS was ordered to return a child to my client immediately. My clients ex had bad CPS allegations against her. My client felt left in the dark about what these allegations were, so we filed for custody. Despite a pending custody case, and without any real investigation into my client, CPS removed the child and placed in foster care. We filed a motion challenging the removal and proved CPS didn’t follow procedure and the removal was without merit against my client.

The court ordered an immediate return to my client and we filed a motion to protect child from the other parent pending future court hearings. Seeing the child cling to my client’s neck after court was amazing, but sad that the child had to go through an unnecessary CPS removal.

04/29/2026

Who you choose to represent you makes a difference.

Our clients were injured in car wreck and were found at-fault. The insurance company thought they had a slam dunk case against our clients and threatened to sue them for property damage. However, we believed our clients' story and our investigation proved they were right. We filed a lawsuit against the truly negligent party and not only did the insurance release the property damage claim, but they also paid our clients for their injuries.

04/05/2026

Happy Easter!

03/27/2026

We have 4 children’s tickets to the Tyler County Rodeo available at the office. The tickets are good for one performance, either Friday or Saturday.

To claim, please respond her with how many you would like. First come, first serve.

02/25/2026

Recent result from one of our firm's cases: Our client hired a contractor to pour a new driveway. Proper techniques were not followed, resulting in a very poor product, and the contractor would not fix the situation. Every attempt was made to settle this matter without a lawsuit, but finally, on the eve of trial we settled for approximately the cost of a brand new driveway. Happy for our clients!

02/21/2026

Here’s a complete list of cases we handle and have had sucsessful experience with:

Family Law: Divorce, child custody, uncontested or contested adoption, child support, enforcement matters

Personal Injury: car wrecks, commercial vehicle wrecks, workplace accidents, premises liability (multi-millions recovered)

Probate and Wills, advanced directives, power of attorneys, etc.

Real estate: landowner rights; eminent domain, easement and boundary disputes, deeds, owner finance transactions

Civil litigation: Construction defects, business disputes, trespass and nuisance matters

Select criminal matters (most cases we take result in a dismissal), expunctions

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Attorney Lindsey B. Whisenhant has been practicing law and serving the people of Texas since 1990. Our office provides a wide range of legal services to meet the needs of individuals, families and business clients throughout the southeast part of the state.