10/14/2026
๐จ He worked all his life to own that house, but after he died, his children couldnโt simply take over the property.
His children had assumed that the house would be theirs someday but their father never properly documented his wishes for them to inherit.
When he passed away, his children had to go through the legal process of establishing who had the right to inherit the property before they could properly take control of it.
This is why owning property isnโt enough. You also need a plan for what happens to it when youโre gone.
In Texas, a properly prepared Will can state who should inherit your property and who should handle your estate. For certain real estate, a properly prepared and recorded Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) may also allow the property to pass to your named beneficiary without going through probate.
If you own property in Texas, ask yourself: โIf something happened to me tomorrow, would my family know exactly what to do?โ
If youโre not sure, donโt wait until your family is grieving to figure it out.
Protect what youโve worked for. Put a plan in place while you can.
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