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Estate Planning in Tarrant County
What Fort Worth Clients Should Know
Our attorneys handle estate planning matters for clients throughout Fort Worth and greater Tarrant County, with attention to local court procedure, filing requirements, and timelines. Below are specific, checkable facts relevant to estate planning cases in Texas.
- A valid Texas will generally must be in writing, signed by the testator, and signed by two witnesses age 14 or older (Texas Estates Code § 251.051), or it may be handwritten (holographic) and signed entirely in the testator’s handwriting.
- Texas recognizes both a Statutory Durable Power of Attorney (Estates Code Chapter 751) for financial decisions and a Medical Power of Attorney for healthcare decisions.
- Without a will, Texas intestacy law (Estates Code Chapter 201) determines how a Tarrant County resident’s assets are distributed, which may not match the person’s actual wishes.
General legal information only, not legal advice for your specific situation — laws and local procedures change, so confirm current requirements with an attorney before acting.
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What makes a will valid in Texas?
A written will is generally valid in Texas if signed by the testator and two witnesses age 14 or older (Estates Code § 251.051); Texas also recognizes valid handwritten (holographic) wills signed entirely in the testator’s own handwriting.
What is a small estate affidavit?
Under Texas Estates Code Chapter 205, a small estate affidavit lets qualifying small, largely debt-free estates transfer assets to heirs without a full probate administration, saving time and cost.
Do I need both a will and a power of attorney?
Most Texas estate plans include both: a will directs how assets are distributed after death, while a Statutory Durable Power of Attorney (Estates Code Chapter 751) and Medical Power of Attorney let a trusted person act for you during your lifetime if you become unable to.
What happens if I die without a will in Fort Worth?
If a Tarrant County resident dies without a valid will, Texas intestacy law (Estates Code Chapter 201) dictates how assets are divided among surviving spouses, children, or other relatives, which may differ significantly from what the person would have chosen.
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