A Will is just one piece of an estate plan. This document provides information about who is to receive your property upon your death, who oversees administering your estate to your beneficiaries, who is appointed as a trustee and guardian (if applicable) and can include many other provisions.

If you do not have a living will and you become incapacitated and unable to make your own decisions, your physicians will turn to your closest family members (spouse, then children) for decisions.

If a you are single and die without a will in Texas, your property will pass as follows: Your property will pass equally to your parents if both are living. If one parent has died, and you don't have any siblings, then your estate will pass to your surviving parent.

It is written statement detailing a person's desires regarding their medical treatment in circumstances in which they are no longer able to express informed consent, especially an advance directive.

Durable power of attorney authorizes someone to manage your financial affairs, such as paying bills, managing investments, and selling property.