Requirements of a Valid Will, Wills

What are the Requirements of a Valid Will in Texas?

Texas attorney Rania Combs discusses the statutory requirements of a valid holographic Will and a valid typewritten Will in Texas.

How Property Distributed When Someone Dies Without A Will

What Happens If You Die Without A Will in Texas?

If someone dies without a valid will in Texas, they are said to have died “intestate.” In that situation, Texas intestacy laws (the…

Trusts

The Power of Beneficiary Deemed Owner Trusts for Retirement Assets

If you have a large retirement asset that you intend to pass to your beneficiaries in trust, consider updating your estate plan to include Beneficiary Deemed Owner Trusts…

Medical Powers of Attorney and Directives

Who Makes Medical Decisions in Texas If There Is No Medical Power of Attorney?

If you become incapacitated in Texas and haven’t signed a Medical Power of Attorney, state law determines who can make medical decisions on your behalf. The law is…

FAQs About Powers of Attorney and Directives

What is a Texas Medical Power of Attorney?

A…

FAQs About Estate Planning

Will or Revocable Living Trust – Which is Best for Me?

One of the first decisions you’ll make when creating an estate plan is whether to rely on a Will or to use a Revocable Living Trust. There’s no…

Planning for Special Circumstances

Ten Estate Planning Tips for Parents of Children with Special Needs

Planning for the future is never simple. When you are raising a child with special needs, it carries an extra layer of care, responsibility, and emotion. Many parents…

Estate Planning

Why Is Planning for End-of-Life Care Important?

Many people delay end-of-life planning because day-to-day life takes over, the conversation feels difficult, and there’s no immediate sense of urgency. But planning ahead, before a crisis, is…

FAQs About Trusts

What are the Requirements of a Valid Trust in Texas?

When clients ask whether a trust might be right for them, one of the first things we talk about is what actually makes a trust valid under Texas…

FAQs About Wills

Common Terminology in Wills and Estate Planning

Lawyers use a lot of terminology when talking about Wills and estate planning, assuming that everyone knows what they mean. It can feel awkward to ask for clarification,…