Texas attorney Rania Combs discusses the statutory requirements of a valid holographic Will and a valid typewritten Will in Texas.
To be valid, a typewritten Will must be signed in the presence of two witnesses, even if notarized. Unfortunately, her mother didn’t know that. Her mother had signed…
A concerned daughter contacted me. Her mother’s Will was outdated, and needed to be updated. She has been wanting to make changes for years, but getting this…
Section 251.051 of the Texas Estates Code sets forth the requirements of a valid Will in Texas. It provides that a last will and testament: must…
A Will is an important document. It allows you to specify who will receive your property when you die. To be valid, certain formalities must be…
What Is a Holographic Will? A holographic will is a handwritten will that is entirely in the testator’s own handwriting and signed by them.
In Texas, Wills do not need to be notarized to be valid. However, the required formalities of a valid Texas Will differ depending on whether the…
Last week, I discussed why estate planning is important despite our optimistic outlook for the future. The article was prompted by an email I received…