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.

Does Marriage Revoke a Valid Preexisting Will?

Some states have pretermitted spouse statutes. In those states, if a person marries after making a will, and predeceases his spouse, then the surviving spouse will receive a share of the estate equal in value

Does the Absence of a Self-Proving Affidavit Invalidate a Will?

Texas recognizes two types of written wills: An attested will is the most common type of Last Will and Testament. To be valid, it must be in writing, signed by you, or another person at

What is the Difference Between Per Capita, Per Stirpes, and Per Capita with Representation Distributions?

Per stirpes and per capita are commonly used terms in wills, trusts, and intestate distribution statutes to describe how a deceased person’s estate is to be distributed to his or her beneficiaries or heirs. But

How Does Divorce Affect a Previous Will?

Although there are no hard and fast rules about how often you should update your will, certain life changes, such as a divorce, will trigger a need to do so. But what happens if you

Are Videotaped Wills Recognized in Texas?

Texas recognizes only two types of wills: a holographic (handwritten) will, and an attested (typewritten) will. A videotaped will, in an of itself, has no legal effect. In certain cases, videotaping the will signing ceremony

Do I Need to File My Will?

The Texas Estates Code provides a procedure for those wanting to deposit a will with the clerk of the court for safekeeping. The cost of depositing a will with the clerk of the court is

How Do I Revoke a Will in Texas?

Throughout your life, changes will take place that may trigger a need to modify your will. These include events such as marriage, divorce, the birth or adoption of a child, relocation to another state or country,

Why Don’t You Have a Will?

Most people recognize the importance of having a will. But a study done nationally in 2007 found that over half (57%) of all adult Americans do not have one. Parents with children under age 18

Can I Make An Oral Will in Texas?

Attorney Rania Combs discusses whether Texas law authorizes a testator to make an oral will in Texas.

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