Texas-statutory document
Simple Will (Individual)
Tex. Est. Code § 251.104
Attorney-drafted, Texas-statutory will with a self-proving affidavit.
Direct your assets, name an independent executor, and appoint guardians for minor children. Drafted and reviewed by LONE STAR ★ COUNSEL — delivered within 1 business day after intake. Self-proving affidavit included so probate doesn't require live witness testimony.
What's included
- Attorney-drafted Texas-statutory will under the Texas Estates Code
- Self-proving affidavit (Tex. Est. Code § 251.104)
- Independent executor designation
- Guardian nomination for minor children
- Step-by-step signing & notary instructions
- Lifetime free re-download
Single individuals with straightforward asset distribution.
Blended families, estates over the federal exemption, special-needs beneficiaries, business succession, or out-of-state real estate.
Why TexasEstates
What you actually get for the price.
Every column below is a real thing your document either has or doesn't. The Texas Estates Code doesn't care what the marketing said — it cares whether the document holds up at probate.
| Feature | TexasEstates Fixed-fee attorney service | Online template $39–$249 typical | DIY form Free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney-drafted for Texas | yes | template only | no |
| Self-proving affidavit (Tex. Est. Code § 251.104) | yes | sometimes | no |
| Texas Estates Code compliance | yes | generic 50-state | no |
| Fixed fee, no hourly billing | yes | yes (subscription) | n/a |
| One-business-day drafting | yes | instant download | n/a |
| Attorney review before delivery | yes | no | no |
| Held in IOLTA until services rendered | yes | no | n/a |
| Refund earn-out at each milestone | yes | no | n/a |
| Complex-matter routing (blended, trusts, business) | yes | no — sold anyway | no |
Category comparisons based on publicly-available information from major online legal-form vendors as of Feb 2026. Individual products in each category may vary.
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