Wills

A will is the foundation of most estate plans. It lets you name who will inherit your property, who will serve as executor, and who will care for your minor children if something happens to you.

Updating, Revoking, or Replacing a Will in North Carolina

This article explains when to review a North Carolina Will and how to update, revoke, replace, or partially revoke it through a codicil, later writing, or specified physical acts.

Updating, Revoking, or Replacing a Will in Texas

This article explains when to review a Texas Will and how to update, revoke, or replace it, including rules for codicils, handwritten changes, holographic Wills, and estate planning after divorce.

Holographic Wills in Texas: Handwritten, Oral & Video Wills

Explains when a handwritten Will can qualify as a Texas holographic Will, why printing or typed language creates risk, and how witness, notarization, oral-Will, and video-Will rules differ.

Can I Change My Will Before My Divorce Is Final in Texas?

The article explains that Texas generally allows a person to change, replace, or revoke a Will during a pending divorce, while warning that beneficiary designations and other estate plan arrangements may be governed separately.

What Are the Requirements for a Valid Will in North Carolina?

This article explains North Carolina requirements for a valid Will, including testamentary capacity, intent, proper execution, witness rules, holographic and oral Wills, and notarization.

Is A Fill-In-The-Blank Will Valid in Texas?

The article explains why a Texas fill-in-the-blank Will may fail, how holographic Wills are treated, and who inherits when no valid Will exists.

What Happens If You Die Without A Will in Texas?

Explains how Texas intestacy law distributes probate property when a person dies without a Will, including the effect of marriage, children, community property, separate property, and non-probate assets.

How Do I Revoke a Will in Texas?

This article explains how Texas law allows a Will to be revoked through a later written document or a physical act, including limits on partially revoking typewritten Wills.

Does a Will Need to be Notarized in Texas?

Texas law does not require a Will to be notarized, but attested Wills must be signed by two credible witnesses, while holographic Wills must be entirely handwritten and signed.

How Does Divorce Affect a Previous Will In Texas?

Texas law generally treats a former spouse as having predeceased the testator after divorce, annulment, or a declaration that the marriage was void, but updating the Will remains important.

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