May 5, 2026 | By Joshua Massingill | Read Time: 7 minutes | Articles

Williamson County Probate: A Practical Guide for Families North of Austin

Williamson County probate is the court process used to handle many estates for people who lived in Georgetown, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Hutto, Taylor, Liberty Hill, and other Williamson County communities. Probate may involve admitting a will, appointing an executor or administrator, determining heirs, issuing Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration, and resolving estate-related issues. Not every estate...

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May 4, 2026 | By Joshua Massingill | Read Time: 7 minutes | Articles

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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May 3, 2026 | By Joshua Massingill | Read Time: 7 minutes | Articles

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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