There are few times in life where you can proactively plan how a legal need would be executed. Estate planning ensures your last wishes are observed and often relieves your living loved ones from the burden of trying to understand your final wishes under a time of emotional duress.

Having a plan for your estate is very important in Texas if you want your property distributed in a particular way.  Particularly if you have a large estate, it is extremely important that you hire an attorney to make a plan for that property to ensure that you leave the best legacy you can.

A will can help you divide your property, appoint a guardian for any minor children upon your passing, and name an executor, or a person that makes sure the terms of the will are carried out. 

There are a lot of online services that offer do-it-yourself estate planning forms, but these often create more problems than they solve. If you are looking to make your life, and your legacy, an easier experience, we recommend using an attorney with knowledge of your local nuances.