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Texas Will Requirements: What Makes a Will Valid?

We often field questions about Texas will rewuirements. In Texas, a valid will generally must be made by a person with legal capacity, be in writing, be signed by the person making the will, and be signed by two credible witnesses who are at least 14 years old. Texas also recognizes handwritten wills, called holographic wills, if the will...

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Living Trusts in Texas: What They Do and When You Need One

A living trust in Texas is an estate planning tool created during your lifetime to hold and manage assets for your benefit now and for your beneficiaries after death. When a living trust is properly drafted and funded, it can help your family avoid probate for the assets owned by the trust. It can also provide smoother management if...

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How to Probate a Will in Texas Without a Lawyer

You may be able to probate a will in Texas without a lawyer only in limited situations, usually when you are truly representing only yourself and are not asking to serve as executor for the estate. If you are applying for Letters Testamentary, Letters of Administration, a determination of heirship, or authority to act for an estate, many Texas...

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