Make Your Wishes Clear. Protect Your Family. Avoid Unnecessary Conflict.
Creating a legally valid will is one of the simplest and most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones. We help individuals and families in El Paso, West Texas, and Southern New Mexico create wills that are clear, enforceable, and tailored to their unique needs.
Whether you need a straightforward will or a more comprehensive estate plan, our office will make sure your wishes are documented and your family is taken care of.
Why Having a Will Matters
A properly drafted will allows you to decide who receives your assets, appoint a guardian for minor children, and reduce the likelihood of family disputes. You can also name an executor to handle your estate and protect unmarried partners or blended families. A will also lets you coordinate your wishes with trusts and tax planning.
Without a will, Texas law determines who inherits your property, not you.
What a Will Can Include
Every will we draft is customized, but most include some common elements:
- Asset distribution — You decide who receives your home, bank accounts, personal property, and other assets.
- Guardianship provisions — This is especially important if you have minor children or dependents with special needs.
- Executor appointment — You choose someone you trust to manage and settle your estate.
- Trust creation — Your will can establish trusts for children, relatives, or other loved ones.
- Charitable gifts — You can support causes you care about in a tax-efficient way.
Texas Requirements for a Valid Will
For a will to be legally enforceable in Texas, it has to meet strict requirements. Generally, the testator must be at least 18, married, or in the military. The will must be written, signed by the testator, and witnessed by two disinterested adults.
We make sure your will is properly drafted, executed, and stored so it won't be challenged or rejected by the court.
Types of Wills We Draft
We create wills based on your goals:
1) Simple Wills — These are ideal for individuals with straightforward estates.
2) Complex Wills — These are for families with significant assets, blended families, or tax considerations.
3) Wills with Trust Provisions — These can include children's trusts, special needs trusts, and remainder trusts.
4) Pour-Over Wills — These are used alongside revocable living trusts to make sure no asset is left outside your plan.
Wills + Trusts: Which Do You Need?
A will alone may not be enough if you want to avoid probate or guardianship court, control distributions over time, protect assets from creditors, or reduce tax burdens. We'll review your goals and help you figure out whether a trust, Lady Bird deed, or Transfer on Death deed should be part of your plan.
Serving El Paso & Southern New Mexico
We regularly help clients in El Paso, Las Cruces, Sunland Park, Anthony, Horizon City, Socorro, Chaparral, and other West Texas communities. We also assist families across New Mexico.
Start Your Will Today
If you don't have a will, or if your will is outdated, now is the time to protect your family and your legacy. Contact us, or schedule your consultation online.