Simple Will Creation Help

Create a valid will with clear legal guidance.

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In this video:

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    Why it is so important to have a recorded will.

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    How much not having a simple will costs.

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    Other nuances you can avoid with a simple will.

Create a Valid Simple Will in Texas

If you die without a will, you will not be able to choose who inherits your property. This includes your money, real estate, personal belongings, or any of your other assets like jewelry or furniture.. Without a will, your estate could get tied up in a lengthy court process that becomes incomplete. With a will, you can determine what happens to your property, and you can choose who executes your plan. This ensures your property is distributed the way you intended. A handwritten will can be costly to uphold for your family. There are many loopholes that can invalidate this type of will. If you are planning to leave your estate to your family with a handwritten will, it could cost tens of thousands of dollars to determine your beneficiaries. You need a clear plan for your estate, and you need to know the costs ahead of time. We can help you with a plan to determine the best option for your family. Price: $150 (Setup an appointment here).

Protect Your Assets With a Proper Will

What Happens to My Property if I Die Without a Will?

In the state of Texas, a married person who has children or doesn’t have children can leave his/her estate as community property to his/her surviving spouse upon death. When a married couple agrees in writing that all or part of their community property goes to the surviving spouse, this is called a survivorship agreement.

If you have children and are unmarried at the time of death, all of your birth or adopted children share your estate equally as long as paternity is not an issue. Without a will, your grandchildren will receive nothing unless their parents are deceased also.

If property other than real property must be transferred to your heirs’ names, simpler methods cannot be used. It has to go through a court process to be completed. Then a costly application a proceeding to declare heirship will need to be filed with the court.

Debts & Other Nuances to Consider When Creating a Will

The deceased person’s estate owes the debt. If there isn’t enough money left cover the debt, it may go unpaid. You may be responsible for the debt if you: co-signed the obligation; live in a community property state, such as California; are the deceased person’s spouse & state law requires you to pay a particular type of debt, like some health care expenses; or were legally responsible for resolving the estate & didn’t comply with certain state probate laws.

Under the FDCPA, collectors can contact & discuss a deceased person’s debts with the surviving spouse, parents (if the deceased was a minor), guardian, executor, & any other person authorized to pay debts with assets from the deceased person’s estate.

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Land Trust With Assignment of Beneficial Interests

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Durable Power of Attorney

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Create a Valid Simple Will in Texas

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Affidavit of Heirship

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