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Wills for DFW Families
A will that says exactly what you want.
Your will decides who inherits, who is in charge, and who raises your children. We draft it precisely, sign it the way Texas law requires, and pair it with the powers of attorney that protect you during life. Flat fee, quoted in writing.
A Texas will needs to be signed with two witnesses, and a notarized self-proving affidavit saves your family a court step later. The will controls who inherits and who serves as executor; the companion documents (financial and medical powers of attorney, HIPAA release, directive to physicians) control what happens if you become incapacitated. We prepare the whole set at a flat fee.
What your will controls
Who inherits your property, and in what shares. Who serves as executor, and whether they serve independently (the efficient Texas norm we draft for) or under court supervision. Who becomes guardian of your children. Whether a child's inheritance is held in a contingent trust until an age you choose instead of being handed over at eighteen. A will drafted around your actual family answers all of this in advance.
Signing it correctly matters
Texas requires the will to be signed before two witnesses, and we add a notarized self-proving affidavit so the will can be admitted to probate without tracking down witnesses years later. Getting the ceremony right is part of what you hire a lawyer for: a technically defective signing is how wills fail.
The documents that complete the package
A will only speaks at death. The rest of the package protects you while you are alive: the statutory durable power of attorney for finances, the medical power of attorney for treatment decisions, the HIPAA release so doctors can speak with your family, and the directive to physicians recording your end-of-life wishes. We prepare them together because your family needs all of them, not just one.
The process, start to finish
- Free consultation about your family and property.
- Flat fee quoted in writing before drafting begins.
- Drafts within days, reviewed with you in plain English.
- One signing appointment with witnesses and notary arranged.
Sound familiar?
Signs your will needs writing, or rewriting.
- You do not have a will at all, and you have people who depend on you.
- Your will predates a marriage, divorce, or the birth of a child.
- Your will was made in another state before you moved to Texas.
- You used an online form and are not sure it was signed correctly.
- You want a child's inheritance managed until they are older than eighteen.
- Your executor or guardian choices have changed.
Common questions
Straight answers.
Is a handwritten will valid in Texas?
A wholly handwritten (holographic) will can be valid in Texas, but it is the most litigated kind: no witnesses, unclear wording, and no self-proving affidavit. It is a stopgap, not a plan.
Does my will need to be notarized?
The will itself needs two witnesses, not a notary. The notary comes in for the self-proving affidavit, which lets the will enter probate without witness testimony later. We include it in every signing.
Can I change my will after signing?
Yes, at any time while you have capacity. Small changes can be made by codicil, though a clean restated will is often safer. Never write on the original.
What happens to my will if I move to Texas from another state?
A validly executed out-of-state will is generally recognized, but it may not be drafted for Texas community property or Texas probate procedure. A review tells you whether it still does what you want here.
Who should I name as executor?
Someone organized, trustworthy, and willing. Texas lets us draft for an independent executor who acts without ongoing court supervision, which keeps the process fast and inexpensive. Always name at least one backup.
What does a will cost?
A flat fee quoted in writing before we start, whether you need a single will or a complete package for both spouses. The initial consultation is free.
Take the first step
The hardest part is the phone call. The rest is easy.
Tell us about your family, and we will tell you exactly what the documents should say.