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End of Life Primer from Texas A&M
Excellent and detailed End of Life documents primer. Worth a read! Has several links to FREE estate planning forms. Very detailed and helpful. From Texas A&M.
https://assets.recenter.tamu.edu/Documents/Articles/2044.pdf
Texas State Law Library Will Forms
A helpful resource with several estate planning forms
Texas Will Requirements
Requirements for a valid will in Texas.
https://probatestars.com/what-are-the-requirements-for-a-valid-will-in-texas/
Excellent Estate Planning Primer
I did not write this, but I offer it as it is an excellent and detailed primer on estate planning in Texas. Very detailed and easy to understand.
https://www.texastrustlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/TexasEstatePlanningHandbook.pdf
What are Probate Assets? What are Non-Probate (also called Contract) Assets?
Link to a very informative blog post that explains what assets are controlled by a Will and thus subject to the probate process, and what assets are contract assets.
https://www.thewrightlawyers.com/blog/2018/probate-non-probate-asset
Transfer on Death Deeds in Texas
Very helpful article on Texas Transfer on Death Deeds and their uses to avoid probate.
Excellent Estate Planning Primer
I did not write this, but I offer it as it is an excellent and detailed primer on estate planning in Texas. Very detailed and easy to understand.
https://www.texastrustlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/TexasEstatePlanningHandbook.pdf
7 Things about Living Trusts
Good information from an entirely separate law firm. Offered for informational purposes only. https://curleybusinesslaw.com/7-things-about-living-trusts-texas/
Texas Health & Human Services Advanced Directives
From the Texas Health and Human Services comes webpage on advanced directives.
https://www.dshs.texas.gov/alzheimers/advanced-directives.html
Pet Trusts in Texas
Paper on pet trusts in Texas. Take care of the furr babies!