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 515 S. Carroll Blvd.
Denton, Texas
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Wills Probate Estates

Probate Laws and Estate Planning Living Wills

Minor & Jester, PC, handles a wide range of probate and estate planning services. We can assist in matters relating to development, leasing, financing, construction, and operations. We represent regional and local banks and developers of all sizes.

Wills

In Texas, if you die without a will, your property will be distributed according to state “intestacy” laws. Texas’s intestacy law gives your property and belongings to your closest relatives, starting with your spouse and children. If you aren’t married, or don’t have children, your grandchildren or your parents will get your property. If the court finds you have no relatives by blood or marriage, then the state will take your property. Let us help you prepare a will to protect your family.

Trusts

A trust is an arrangement in which a trustee holds legal title to property for another person, called a beneficiary. You can be the trustee of your own living trust, keeping full control over all property held in trust. A "living trust" is a trust you create while you’re living, rather than one that is created at your death by the terms of your will. By creating a trust, you protect your family from the expense and delays of going through probate court.

Administration and Probate of Wills

The administration and probate of wills can be a complicated process. During this process the following will occur. Our attorneys can help you through this process.

  1. The Will filed with the Court and is proved to be either valid or invalid.
  2. The Court appoints a person to be responsible for administering the Estate.
  3. A listing of the property belonging to the Decedent’s estate is reported to the Court.
  4. If no will exists, the Court will make determination as to the identity of the Decedent’s heirs.
  5. Any creditors of the deceased at the time of death can make claims and seek repayment
  6. Any assets remaining after payment of debts and expenses will be distributed to the beneficiaries, as determined by the will or the court.
  7. Any dispute over the assets of the asset will be resolved by the Court.

Directive to Physicians (Living Wills)

A directive to physicians is designed to help you communicate your wishes about any medical treatment you may need in the future when you are incapable of making your wishes known because of illness or injury.

Medical Durable Power of Attorney

A Medical Durable Power of Attorney document designates a person that the principal trusts to make health care decisions on the principal's behalf should the principal be unable to make such decisions.

Statutory Durable Power of Attorney

This form designates an "agent" (family member or anyone of your choosing) empowered to take certain actions regarding your finances & property.

Guardianship Declarations

Another method for people to address potential injury, illness, or incapacity is by creating a “declaration of guardian” in advance, to ensure that a trusted individual will be appointed to make medical and financial decisions in the event that you are no longer able to make them for yourself. Texas law also permits people to designate the future guardian of their children.