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Intro & OverviewTwo Basic Methodsof Transfer at Death
By Will
By Statute(No Will)
Testate
Intestate
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Requirements for Validity of Wills
Testamentary Intent(takes effect at death)
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Testamentary CapacityTestator Must Know:
Kind & Character of His PropertyNatural Objects of His BountyEffect of this Act of Making a Will
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Testator Must Have Ability to Form a Plan for Disposition of Her Estate
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Formal Execution Requirements
2 Witnesses if TypewrittenT’s SignatureCompetence of WitnessesWitnesses Sign in T’s PresenceNo Publication Required
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Holographic Will
**Wholly in T’s Handwriting**
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Instrument Modifying or
Adding to an Existing Will
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Probate of a Will
--Court Validates the Will
Administration of Estate
--Representative1. Collects Assets
2. Pays Debts3. Distributes
Remainder
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Executor:Named in
the Will
Administrator:Appointed by
the Court
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In Texas -Independent Executorship
Independent Executor acts free of court
control
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Dependent Administrator Acts
Under Court Supervision