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Wills 

To Will or Not to Will (Texas)
Facts on dying without a will, probating a will, estate administration, directive to physicians (living wills) and powers of attorney. 

Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts (Texas)

The Law Of Probate Trusts & Estates (All 50 States & DC)
Links to the statutes, case law, and help groups in your state.

Wills In All 50 States & DC
Select your state on the right.

Being An Executor (Not State Specific)

The Right Of A Surviving Spouse To Get A Certain Share Of The Estate (Texas)

Making A Will (Not State Specific)
When you need one & what to put in one.

Life Advice About Being An Executor (Not State Specific)
An overview of the executor's role.

Find The AARP In Texas
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific consumer brochures which are available to everyone.

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Advance Directives

Durable Power of Attorney Act (Texas)
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Aging Issues Manual: A Reference Guide To Elder Law Issues In Texas

Medical Directives/Living Wills

Health Care Directives & Durable Power Of Attorney (Nolo.com)

Find The AARP In Texas
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific consumer brochures which are available to everyone.

For More See Consumer-SOS/Medical Directives/Living Wills

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Trust Funds

FAQs on Living Trusts (Texas)
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Free Estate Planning & Probate Forms (Texas)
Disability Planning Forms
Forms Related to 142 Trusts
Forms Related to 867 Trusts
Probate Forms
Small Estate Proceeding
Determination of Heirship Proceeding
Probate of Will/Appointment of Independent Executor Proceeding
Probate of Will as Muniment of Title Proceeding
Other Misc. Forms.

Aging Issues Manual: A Reference Guide To Elder Law Issues In Texas

Trusts- Frequently Asked Questions (Not state Specific)

Setting Up a Trust For Someone Who Can't Control Their Spending
Also learn what you can do to protect the trust from creditors or from being assigned to someone else other than your beneficiary.

The Law Of Probate Trusts & Estates (All 50 States & DC)
Links to the statutes, case law, and help groups in your state.

Living Trust Offers: How to Make Sure They're Trust-worthy

Establishing A Trust Fund (Not State Specific)
A trust fund is not just for the wealthy.

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Guardians

Guardianship Declaration Questionnaire (Texas)
For Texans 60 and over who want to choose a guardian in  case they are incapacitated. Requires Acrobat Reader.

Aging Issues Manual: A Reference Guide To Elder Law Issues In Texas
Includes guardianship issues.

Free Estate Planning & Probate Forms (Texas)
Has guardian form.

Designation of Guardian Advance (Texas)
For yourself and for your kids in the event you become incapacitated. Requires Acrobat Reader.

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Power of Attorney

Aging Issues Manual: Powers Of Attorney In Texas

Durable Power Of Attorney & Health Care Directives (Nolo.com)

Durable Power of Attorney Act (Texas)
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Free Estate Planning & Probate Forms (Texas)

Find The AARP In Texas
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific consumer brochures which are available to everyone.

See Misc. On Estate Planning

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Misc.

The Death Of A Spouse (Check List Of To Do's)
Good tips for people in every state.

Retirement, Estate Planning & Social Security (Nolo.com)
Over 80 articles on the above subjects.

Estate Planning Websites (Lots of Links For Many States)

Where To Write For Vital Records (50 States & DC)
For birth, death and marriage certificates, divorce papers and more.

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