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Dallas Probate Lawyer: RECOGNITION OF HANDWRITTEN WILLS IN TEXAS

Dallas Probate Lawyer: Texas is among 20 or so other states that recognize handwritten wills, known as a holographic wills. A holographic will must be completely in the Testator’s handwriting and signed by the Testator. A holographic will can be written on anything, even a paper that contains printing, as long as the printed words […]

Denton Texas Wills for Heroes!

Denton Texas Wills for Heroes!: Believe it or not – lawyers (and legal assistants) DO have hearts!  And this year attorneys and paralegals around Denton County are donating their time to show some love for local heroes. This month the Denton County Bar Association is sponsoring the “Wills for Heroes” event.   Local attorneys and paralegals […]

TEXAS PROBATE ATTORNEY: IF I DIE WITHOUT A WILL WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL, EVERYTHING GOES TO MY SPOUSE, RIGHT?

Because Texas is a community property state, It is a common misconception that if a decedent dies without a will (“intestate”), his or her entire estate will pass automatically to his or her surviving spouse. This does not always hold true. Sections 38, 43 and 45 of the Texas Probate Code dictate the intestate distribution […]

What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Texas?

The State of Texas doesn’t take the property of someone dying without a Will. So, what are the results in Texas if you don’t have a Will. In Texas, the law dictates the way the assets of somebody dying without a Will are divided upon their death. Should you die without a Will in Texas, […]