A guide to probate and estate planning in Texas.

Guía para el trámite testamentario y planificación patrimonial de Texas

“Texas Probate Passport” has been prepared to inform the public regarding: (1) what happens legally to the property of a person when he or she dies with a will or without a will (see tab entitled “To Will or Not to Will”); and (2) how the probate process works (see tab entitled “Probate in Texas”). The “Checklists” tab provides lists to assist in preparing a will, and in preparing for probate.

The Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA) seeks to make Texas residents aware of how the law (the Texas Probate Code) affects them and their families. This handbook is not a substitute for the advice of a lawyer, but instead is designed to assist Texans in learning about their legal rights.

“Texas Probate Passport” incorporates material found in a previous TYLA publication called “To Will or Not to Will,” which was first published in 1986. © 1986, 1991, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2010, 2011, 2014 Texas Young Lawyers Association