When a person dies without a Will, Texas law determines who will receive the deceased individual's assets. Probate options when there is no Will include:u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eSmall Estate Affidavitu003cbr/u003eDetermination of Heirshipu003cbr/u003eCourt Created Independent Administrationu003cbr/u003eDependent Administrationu003cbr/u003eAffidavit of Heirshipu003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eVarious circumstances, including the size of the estate and the amount of debt owed by the estate, will determine which of the above is the best probate option.