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Powers of attorney/advance directives/living wills

	Powers of Attorney A Power of Attorney is a document that gives someone else the legal authority to do certain things for you.


	To Will or Not to Will (Separate Website) Explains the advantages of having a will, as well as the bad things that can happen if you die without a will ("intestate"). By: Texas Young Lawyers Association Other Formats: PDF File


	What is a Power of Attorney? A power of attorney is a legal document that allows another person to do something for you when you are not available to do it yourself. You should always consult with a lawyer before signing a power of attorney. By: Legal Aid of Northwest Texas - Dallas


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Probate Law

	2011 Referral Directory Legal Services and Other Resources Legal services and other resources for low-income Texans.


	Affidavit of Heirship The Affidavit of Heirship is a form that will work to transfer property from a decedent (person who died) to their surviving heirs once it is recorded in the real property records of the the county where the land is located. By: Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Policy, Inc.


	How to Select a Lawyer (Separate Website) By: The State Bar of Texas


	How to Select the Appropriate Probate Procedure This particular pamphlet discusses the various procedures for the transfer of property after death. By: Legal Hotline for Texans


	Limited Scope Representation A way for people with limited money to afford an attorney. By: Legal Hotlines for Texans


	Policy Regarding Self-Represented Applicants Under Texas law, individuals applying for letters testamentary, letters of administration, determinations of heirship, and guardianships of the person or estate must be represented by a licensed attorney.


	Tax Liabilities at Death Many people worry that when they die, their estate will have to pay taxes. This fact sheet provides general information on tax liabilities at death. This pamphlet is for information only and is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney By: Texas Legal Services Center


	Wills and Estates Texas Probate Code (Separate Website) By: Texas Legislative Council


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Probating a Will

	2011 Referral Directory Legal Services and Other Resources Legal services and other resources for low-income Texans.


	Affidavit of Heirship for Heirship Concerning the Identity of Heirs The Affidavit of Heirship Instruction sheet is a guide to completing your own affidavit of heirship. It gives insight as to the purpose of the document, how to execute it and where to file it. The Affidavit of Heirship is a form that will work to transfer property from a decedent (person who died) to their surviving heirs once it is recorded in the real property records of the the county where the land is located. By: Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Policy, Inc.


	Heirship (Separate Website) Affidavit of Heirship for a motor vehicle VTR-262. By: Texas Department of Transportation


	How to Select a Lawyer (Separate Website) By: The State Bar of Texas


	Limited Scope Representation A way for people with limited money to afford an attorney. By: Legal Hotlines for Texans


	Policy Regarding Self-Represented Applicants Under Texas law, individuals applying for letters testamentary, letters of administration, determinations of heirship, and guardianships of the person or estate must be represented by a licensed attorney.


	Probate Procedures When someone dies, there are legal procedures for handling the person?s estate. These are called probate procedures. By: Legal Hotline for Texans


	To Will or Not to Will (Separate Website) Explains the advantages of having a will, as well as the bad things that can happen if you die without a will ("intestate"). By: Texas Young Lawyers Association Other Formats: PDF File


	Video: Estate Planning - Trusts and Probate (Separate Website) Ask an Attorney Video By: Travis County Law Library


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