THE LAW OFFICES OF JAMES O. CURE
Simple Wills for Central Texas Residents
How Simple Wills Help You
For individuals or couples whose estates won’t be subject to estate taxes, a simple will can cover just about everything you need. Fortunately, the Law Offices of James O. Cure in Killeen, TX, and Temple, TX, can help you with this. We'll briefly go into the simple will process here.
The person drafting the will is known as the ‘testator,’ and in the will the testator lists the individuals who will manage his or her affairs upon their death, as well as the trustees, beneficiaries, and guardians who will look after his or her children or loved ones after death.
There are a few things a testator must do at the time of drafting the simple will:
- Possess the ability and have the proper capacity to understand his or her decisions
- Possess the intent to draft the will
- Sign and date the simple before two witnesses
If the testator meets all these qualifications, then the simple will shall be valid, and able to control the testator’s estate. It is important to remember that the ideal simple will is typed out, signed by the testator in the presence of two witnesses, and includes a Self-Proving Affidavit signed by the Testator, two witness and a Notary. This Self-Proving Affidavit is essentially a document that verifies that the two witnesses were over 14 years of at the time of signing, that they both witnessed each other signing the simple will, that the Testator and witnesses both swear to the fact that the Testator possessed the capacity to sign the will, and that the Testator intended it to be his or her will.
Let the Law Offices of
James O. Cure Handle It
With more than 40 years of courtroom experience, Attorney James O. Cure has the legal knowledge and thoughtful approach you deserve when drafting your simple will. Take out the guesswork of drafting a simple will yourself and let Mr. Cure do the heavy lifting for you. We are proud to offer free, confidential consultations to all our new clients, so don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today by calling our Temple, TX, location at (254) 778-8934 or Killeen, TX, location at (254) 690-8839.