Hello,
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One alternative to probate is Muniment of Title. Here, the court will issue an order to administer the estate according to the last will and testament, eliminating the need to file an inventory or provide statutory notice to the public. In addition to distributing assets, this process can be used to transfer title on cars, boats, bank accounts and other possessions. Please note, this option is only available if the estate has no outstanding debts other than liens on property. The process can be as short as a few months based upon the court calendar.

Here are the forms you need

MUNIMENT OF TITLE DOCUMENTS
Application for Probate of Will as Muniment of Title
Proof of Death and Other Facts - Muniment of Title
Oath of No Debts Against Estate - Muniment of Title
Order Admitting Will to Probate - Muniment of Title
Affidavit Fulfillment of Terms of Will - Muniment of Title

You can obtain the application at the weblink below or any other online legal form website

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/10331012/Application-For-Probate-Of-Will-As-Muniment-Of-Title-Application-For-Probate-Of-Will-As-Muniment-Of-Title---Texas

The other forms you can downloadn from various paid websites and/or from a local legal stationary store in your area. The following link will take you to additional forms that you can download if you have Wordperfect. If not, then you can purchase them from one the locations I mentioned earlier.

http://texasprobate.net/forms/index.htm

Prior communication is not necessary to distribute the assets.