Will

The estate planning process involves creating various legal documents to carry out one’s wishes. Some Texas residents may meet their estate planning needs and goals by creating a simple will. Simple wills work for many people, although for some individuals and families, they have limitations that make them less suitable for an estate plan. When…

Many people write wills to leave instructions for distributing their money and property after they die. But what happens to a person’s estate if they pass away in Texas without leaving a will? Understanding what intestate succession may mean for your estate can help you make informed decisions about how to plan for the distribution…

An estate plan can include various legal documents that provide instructions for carrying out an individual’s wishes regarding their medical or personal care, their funeral/burial arrangements, and the disposition of their estate after their death. Some people may include a living will in their estate plan to express their wishes and preferences to loved ones….

The estate planning process does not end after you draft and sign your will. Instead, estate planning should occur throughout your life. You should review and update your will periodically and after significant life events. Understanding when to update your will and how to make changes ensures you always have an estate plan that reflects…

Many people who write wills place the document in a safe, safety deposit box, or other secure location and forget about it, leaving it for loved ones to pull out after they pass away. However, a person’s will can become outdated over the years as their wishes change, executors or beneficiaries pass away, the composition…

Many people in Texas who create an estate plan include a will as part of their estate planning documents. However, when making a will, you may wonder about the requirements you must meet for your will to become valid and enforceable after your death. Specifically, do you need to have your will notarized for a…

A will allows you to appoint an executor/executrix to administer your estate after your death and direct the distribution of your estate assets. However, various circumstances can undermine the validity of a will under Texas law, allowing a court to reject the will in favor of an earlier will or state intestacy law. But what…

You may know that a will allows you to appoint an executor for your estate after your death and direct the distribution of your assets. But what happens if you die without a will in Texas? Understanding Intestacy Laws State intestacy laws govern the distribution of deceased people’s assets when they pass away without leaving…

You will likely develop a last will and testament when creating an estate plan. However, individuals may make mistakes that could jeopardize the validity and effectiveness of their will. Working with an experienced estate planning attorney in Texas can help you avoid many common errors that others make when drafting wills.  Failing to Meet Legal…

When you create an estate plan, you may make a will to appoint an executor to manage your estate and direct the disposition of your assets after your death. But what requirements do you have to meet to ensure your executor and family can enforce your will under Texas law?  Basic Requirements for Wills in…