I have written before about the requirements of a valid will in Texas. To be valid, a Will must be signed by the testator, or another…
I received a email recently from someone asking whether a convicted felon can serve as an executor in Texas. The individual who contacted me had two…
The Texas Estates Code provides that in order for a Will to be valid, the person making the Will must not only be of sound mind, but…
The words “Beneficiary” and “Heir” are often used interchangeably, but each word has a very specific legal definition. A beneficiary is someone who benefits from the transfer…
I’ve received several emails the past few weeks asking whether it is possible for a beneficiary of an estate to also serve as executor. Naming someone as…
I have written before about the benefit of adding a self-proving affidavit to an attested Will. Doing so typically save time and expense because it eliminates the…
Witnesses have a very important role in Will executions. It’s their job to verify that the Testator executed his will and had testamentary capacity and intent to…
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…