You can plan now for the time when you are unable to express your wishes. There are documents that you can have prepared that make these wishes known instead of letting the courts decide. The key documents to consider include a Will, Medical and Durable Powers of Attorney and Designation of Guardian.

If you die without a Will, the court will use Chapter 201 of the Texas Estates Code to determine who receives your property. This process may not reflect your personal wishes. For example, nieces, nephews, friends or stepchildren you intended to include may be excluded. By creating a Will, you have the power to choose who inherits your property and how it is distributed after your death.

If you become unable to make medical or financial decisions before you die, someone could petition the co

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