There is a common misconception that estate planning is only for wealthy or older people. However, having a will can benefit anyone, regardless of financial status or age. You can use a will to appoint a guardian for minor children, provide for your family, and safeguard your legacy. Recognizing the importance of this document, you may wonder, “How much does a will cost in Texas?” Below, our Texas estate planning lawyers discuss the cost of a will in Texas and our Estate Plan Express service.
What Is a Will in Texas?
A will is a legal document that specifies how your assets should be distributed after you pass away. It allows you to choose your beneficiaries and what they should receive from your estate. It also allows you to designate an executor or the person to manage your estate and carry out your wishes after death.
Life is unpredictable, and unforeseen events can happen at any age. Even if you do not believe you have any significant assets, you likely have possessions of sentimental or monetary value that you wish to leave to specific people. For parents, you can use a will to name a guardian for minor children in the event that both parents pass.
If you die without a will, it is called dying intestate. In this situation, Texas intestacy laws apply and will decide the distribution of your estate. If you do not have another estate planning document in place that names a guardian for your minor children, the court will decide on guardianship. Texas law may not align with your wishes.
How Much Does It Cost to Make a Will in Texas?
The cost of a will in Texas can vary widely based on several factors, including the method you choose to create your will and the complexity of your estate. For example, a DIY will kit may seem like the cheapest option over hiring a lawyer, but it comes with serious risks. Without professional oversight, you may leave gaps in your estate plan or make errors that could lead to the will being invalidated or easily contested.
However, hiring a lawyer to create your will could cost thousands of dollars, right? While some Texas law firms may charge thousands of dollars to make your will, at Warren & Migliaccio, we offer a flat fee will package for Texans.
Our Texas estate planning law firm offers a convenient online will preparation service called Estate Plan Express. With this service, you get professional document preparation from a licensed attorney and assurance that your will is legally sound at affordable prices.
Our fee varies depending on whether you prepare your will documents as single or married. We charge $599 for single adults and $799 for married couples.
What Does Our Estate Plan Express Service Include?
Our Estate Plan Express service is online and is ideal for individuals or families across Texas who need a simple estate plan. It includes four essential estate planning documents:
- Last will and testament
- Financial power of attorney
- Medical power of attorney
- HIPAA release
Our experienced Texas estate planning attorney will prepare and review your will documents. Then, you will legally execute them yourself. Our attorney will provide you with instructions on how to legally execute your documents.
Estate Plan Express includes free document revision for six months, excluding converting a different plan. When life events happen, and you need changes to your will or power of attorney documents, we will update them. Your estate plan should continue to meet your needs.
Learn more about our Estate Plan Express service or get started with your online will today. If you have questions about estate planning or whether Estate Plan Express is right for your estate planning needs, do not hesitate to schedule a consultation with us.
Schedule a Consultation With Our Texas Estate Planning Lawyers Today
At Warren & Migliaccio, we offer three levels of estate planning services to meet our clients’ diverse needs. Do you have more complex estate planning needs than a basic will or want more hands-on support from your attorney? If so, our White Glove or Everything but the Execution service may be better suited for you.
If you have questions about estate planning, we welcome you to schedule a consultation with us. We are happy to answer your legal questions and discuss how we can help you plan for the future, protect your family, and safeguard your legacy. Call us at (888) 584-9614 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.
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