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Execute a Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) With a TODD, you can transfer real property, such as a house, to a beneficiary without them having to go through probate. You record the deed and continue to use the property as you wish. The beneficiary has no say in what you do with the real estate as long as you're alive.

Texas law provides that, when this happens, the Will is treated as if it did not exist, and the estate passes by intestate (without a Will) succession.

Do you need to notarize your will in Texas? No ? in Texas, you don't need to notarize your will to make it valid. However, a notary is required if you want to make your will self-proving. When a will is self-proving, the court can accept your will without needing to contact your witnesses to prove its validity.

What are the requirements for a valid will in Texas? The will must be in writing. ... The will must be signed by the person making the will. The person making the will must be eighteen or older. The person making the will must be "of sound mind." ... The person making the will must have "testamentary intent."

Although you can file your will at the courthouse, it is not required. And most people don't bother doing it. Whether you file it or not though, it is important to let the right person or people know where it can be found. Your will won't do you and your family any good if you pass away and no one knows where it is.

Otherwise, spousal maintenance is something that can be essential to you and your family from a financial perspective. First, in Texas, you and your spouse need to have been married for at least ten years before the divorce for spousal maintenance to be awarded.