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PROTECT YOUR FAMILY'S ASSETS IN THE U.S.
Will in Texas
A will allows you to establish who will receive your assets, who will be in charge of managing your estate, and who you wish to appoint as guardian of your minor children should you pass away.
THE ESSENTIALS
What is a will and what does it decide for you?
A will in Texas allows you to specify in writing who will receive your house, your savings, and the rest of your estate; name the person (executor) who will manage that process; and express who you want to be the guardian of your minor children if you were to pass away.
The process is simple, it's done in Spanish, and every document is reviewed by a licensed attorney in Texas — regardless of your current immigration status in the United States.
🏠 Your assets — home, business, bank accounts, vehicles and general wealth.
👪 Your family — spouse and children under 21 who depend on your decisions.
✍️ Your instructions — who manages the estate and who takes care of your children if you are no longer there.
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THE COMPLETE MAP
Is this a will for you?
We evaluate your family situation and your assets separately. Green: clear reason to have a will. Amber: it's advisable to review it with you. Red: not applicable to your case yet.
You and your family
A will is a good idea if…
You live in Texas
CLEAR REASON
You are married and/or have children under 21
CLEAR REASON
You want to name a guardian for your children
CLEAR REASON
You want to make your decisions clear to avoid conflicts
WORTH REVIEWING
You are single, with no children or assets in the U.S.
NOT APPLICABLE YET
Your assets
A will is a good idea if…
You own a home and/or a business
CLEAR REASON
You have bank accounts, vehicles, or other assets
CLEAR REASON
Your U.S. assets exceed $60,000 and you are not a resident
REVIEW 706-NA
You have assets in your home country in addition to the U.S.
WORTH REVIEWING
You have no assets or accounts in your name in the U.S.
NOT APPLICABLE YET
THE QUESTION EVERYONE IS ASKING
Simple or Customized Will: Which is your case?
Not all assets are the same — identifying your national and international assets allows us to recommend the correct document, not a generic one.
🟢 Simple Will
Ideal if your family and assets have a clear and direct structure within Texas.
✅ One spouse, children from the same relationship
✅ Assets concentrated in Texas (house, accounts, vehicles)
✅ Clear desire for a single executor and guardian
🟡 Tailor-made Will
Recommended if your assets or your family have additional circumstances that a simple model does not cover well.
✅ Goods in your country of origin as well as in the U.S.
✅ Own company, partners or business structure
✅ Children from different relationships or with special needs
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DON'T HAVE IT
The real risks of not having a will
It's not just about "being left without legal documents." Without a will, others make decisions for you—and not always in the way you would have wanted.
1. Texas decides, not you
Without a will (intestate succession), Texas law distributes your assets according to a fixed legal formula — which may not match your wishes or the reality of your family.
Our job: we put your decisions in writing so that the law never has to decide for you.
2. Undefined guardianship of your children
If you do not express who you want to take care of your minor children, that decision may end up in the hands of a judge, with the uncertainty and family conflict that this entails.
Our work: We clearly document who you appoint as your tutor, avoiding ambiguity.
3. Transnational assets and migratory status
As a deceased nonresident or citizen, the executor may have to file Form 706-NA if certain U.S. assets exceed $60,000. And if you are undocumented and without a will, your U.S. estate may limit a clear inheritance for your family.
Our job: We identify your domestic and international assets to anticipate these implications before they become a problem.
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