Woman in her mid-70s needs assistance with settling her mother's estate. Mother passed in August 2025. Mother left a Transfer on Death Deed and a Will. The Will is not a valid as it is not properly executed. The Transfer on Death Deed is valid and properly recorded; however, one of the beneficiaries passed prior to testator. Client was named as the "executor" of the estate, and the only issue that would necessitate a probate proceeding is gaining access to her mother's bank account. The estate can be settled through a Small Estate Affidavit. In the TODD, one of the beneficiaries died before testator. As the beneficiary was testator's direct descendent, the anti-lapse statutes in the Texas Estates Code apply and that portion of the home will pass in equal parts to the deceased beneficiaries' descendents at the highest level of kinship. Generally, an Affidavit of Heirship would be needed; however, the Small Estate Affidavit should be sufficient to determine heirship. The home is passing via the TODD, and it is not part of the estate for the Small Estate Affidavit purposes.