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This 12-part video series from Dr. Wayne Hayenga looks at different aspects of estate planning in Texas. Topics include components of a will, types of living trusts, the four ways to pass property, and family considerations in estate planning. What to Do When a Loved One Dies.
If you need information on Texas wills and estate laws and resources that help explain the law, please see our Wills and Directives research guide. Online Forms. ... Texas Estate Planning assists you in preparing client wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, and more. From writing a simple will to preparing a complicated trust document ...
This set provides coverage of every aspect of probate law and estate and trust administration in Texas. It includes sample forms and letters, procedural checklists, lists of source materials, charts and diagrams, tables of statutes, rules and regulations, and a quick reference index. ... This title explains probate law — wills, intestate ...
This title covers wills, trusts, advanced directives, probate, and guardianship as well as Medicaid and Social Security Disability eligibility, with chapters on elder abuse, long-term care Medicaid, long-term care insurance, housing, and veteran’s benefits. A review of federal and Texas regulations of nursing homes is included.
The Texas State Law Library publishes legal research guides to help both self-represented litigants/pro se litigants and attorneys/legal practitioners locate the legal information they need.
The validation process is known as "probating the will" or "admitting the will to probate." It is commonly followed by estate administration. Administration is the process of collecting, inventorying, and distributing the property. To probate a will, you'll need to file an application in a probate court. This is typically done in the county ...
A transfer on death deed (TODD) is a legal document that allows a person to transfer ownership of their property after they die. By using a TODD, a person can transfer the property directly without going through probate. This procedure can be used for property like land, houses, buildings, and vehicles. A person may choose to leave the property ...
Texas Law. Texas Estates Code, Section 258.001. After an application to probate a will is filed, the clerk will issue a citation stating the date of the hearing and when the will may be contested. Texas Estates Code, Section 256.204. Statutory period to contest a will after it's been admitted to probate.
FAQs and Research Guides — Find information on common legal questions. The Library has put together this information that helps answer some frequently asked questions about Texas laws. The Library has created many guides to specific areas of the law. These guides point you to relevant statutes, plain English explanations of the law, library ...
A "directive to physicians" is a legal document that allows a person to outline their preferences for medical care. They are often used to leave specific instructions for end-of-life treatment. Directives to physicians are sometimes called a "living will." Living wills can be created at any time by a competent adult or their designated agent.