When an owner of property passes away, a determination of who inherited the property can be made through the court system if a will is probated, or through the laws of intestacy if no will is probated. Other “non-probate” options include Transfer on Death Deeds and Lady Bird Deeds. This session provides a broad overview of all of these options, to help title professionals determine who inherited a property they are asked to insure.
This session covers the following:
*Types of Probate Proceedings
*Options when there is no will or will is not probated
*Classification of property
*Intestate descent and distribution in Texas
*Transfer of Death Deeds
*Lady Bird Deeds
*And more!
Lisa Beville
Vice President, Underwriting Counsel & Director of Education
Lisa Beville serves as Vice President, Underwriting Counsel & Director of Education at Texan Title Insurance Company and brings more than 30 years of experience in the Texas title insurance industry. A licensed attorney and CPA, Lisa is widely recognized for her deep expertise in underwriting, regulatory guidance, and escrow education. She holds TLTA’s prestigious CTIP, CAEP, and CESP designations and is a longtime instructor for TLTA’s Land Title School of Texas and Texas Land Title Institute, where she is known for making complex topics accessible and engaging. A recipient of the Peggy Hayes Teaching Excellence Award, Lisa’s passion for strengthening industry knowledge and supporting independent agents makes her a trusted authority and an invaluable voice in navigating today’s evolving compliance landscape.