Texas Last Will and Testament Package
Overview of this form package
The Texas Last Will and Testament Package provides essential legal forms to help you create a comprehensive last will and testament. This package is specifically tailored to meet Texas legal requirements, ensuring that your will is valid and enforceable. It includes a customizable will form, an estate planning questionnaire, and personal planning information worksheets, setting it apart from other general will packages. You also receive a completed sample of the will at no extra charge to guide you through the process.
Forms included in this package
When to use this document
This package is ideal for individuals who wish to express their wishes regarding the distribution of their assets after death. Use this form package in the following scenarios:
- When you want to plan your estate and ensure your assets go to the intended beneficiaries.
- If you have recently experienced major life changes, such as marriage, divorce, or the birth of a child, and need to update your will.
- If you are an individual or couple without a current will seeking to establish your wishes legally.
- When you feel it is necessary to review and organize your personal and financial information for future inheritance planning.
Who can use this document
- Individuals aged 18 or older wishing to create a will.
- Married couples looking to establish joint or individual wills.
- Divorced individuals who need to update their estate plans.
- Parents who wish to secure their children's future.
Completing these forms step by step
- Review the included forms to understand all required components.
- Complete the estate planning questionnaire to gather relevant information about your assets.
- Use the personal planning information worksheets to document important details about yourself and your beneficiaries.
- Select the type of last will that best fits your situation, following the provided sample as a guide.
- Ensure all pertinent information is entered clearly and accurately before finalizing your documents.
Do forms in this package need to be notarized?
Certain documents in this package must be notarized for legal effectiveness. Our online notarization service, powered by Notarize, lets you verify and sign documents remotely through an encrypted video session, available anytime.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Failing to review the entire package before starting to fill out the forms.
- Not updating the will after major life events.
- Neglecting to keep the original will in a safe and accessible location.
Why complete this package online
- Convenience of downloading and completing forms from home
- Customizable templates that cater to your specific needs
- Immediate access to a completed sample will for reference
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FAQ
Their legal name. A physical addresses for named beneficiaries. Provide a description of the relationship to the testator. Enter the last four digits of the SSN for all persons named beneficiaries. Enter a list/descriptions of property that the testator shall provide per beneficiary.
Are 18 years of age or older, have been lawfully married, or. are a member of the armed forces of the United States.
No, in Texas, you do not need to notarize your will to make it legal. However, Texas allows you to make your will "self-proving" and you'll need to go to a notary if you want to do that. A self-proving will speeds up probate because the court can accept the will without contacting the witnesses who signed it.
A simple/basic Will in Texas averages between $250 to $2,500+. The price depends on the experience of the attorney drafting the Will. Reputable attorneys will charge a minimum of $500+, since a Will is only valid if it is properly drafted and executed.
Two types of wills are recognized in Texas: formal and holographic. A formal will requires that at least two people over the age of 14 witness the signing of the document.Holographic wills are popular because you don't have to get them signed by a witness and you can draft one yourself without an attorney.
