FAQ: What Is Included in a Will Package?
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Quick Answer: A will package provides the essential legal documents you need to protect your assets, express your wishes, and guide your loved ones—both during your lifetime and after your death. It serves as the foundation of your estate plan, ensuring your affairs are handled according to your intentions under Texas law.
At The Ashmore Law Firm, we design customized will packages that fit your needs, offering security and peace of mind for you and your family.
The Purpose of a Will Package
A will package ensures that:
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Your assets and property are distributed according to your wishes
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Your health care and financial decisions are handled by someone you trust if you become incapacitated
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Your loved ones avoid unnecessary stress, delays, and expenses during the probate process
This set of coordinated documents forms the cornerstone of a strong estate plan—helping you stay protected now and into the future.
What’s Typically Included in a Texas Will Package
While each client’s needs may vary, a comprehensive Texas will package from The Ashmore Law Firm often includes the following documents:
1. Last Will and Testament
Specifies how your property, money, and personal items will be distributed after your death. It also allows you to name an executor to manage your estate and a guardian for your minor children.
2. Statutory Durable Power of Attorney
Authorizes a trusted person to handle your financial and legal matters if you are unable to do so yourself.
3. Medical Power of Attorney
Gives a chosen agent the authority to make health care decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated.
4. Directive to Physicians (Living Will)
Also known as an advance directive, this document outlines your wishes regarding life-sustaining treatment if you are terminally ill or permanently unconscious.
5. HIPAA Authorization
Allows your designated representatives to access medical information and communicate with health care providers when needed.
6. Declaration of Guardian (if applicable)
Lets you name who should act as your guardian—or who should not—if a court determines you are incapacitated.
Each of these documents works together to ensure that your wishes are clear, legally enforceable, and aligned with Texas law.
Why You Should Have a Will Package
Having a complete will package helps:
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Avoid disputes among family members
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Simplify the probate process
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Protect your assets and loved ones
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Give you peace of mind knowing everything is legally documented
Even if you already have individual estate planning documents, an attorney can help you ensure they’re consistent, current, and enforceable in Texas.
Speak With an Experienced Estate Planning Lawyer in Dallas
If you’re ready to create or update your will package, contact The Ashmore Law Firm today.
📞 Call us at 214.559.7202 or contact us online to schedule your consultation.
We proudly assist clients throughout the Dallas area with all their estate planning needs.
