Check out the law offices in your area to determine if there is a niche market you can fill by specializing in one or more aspects of Texas wills, trusts and estates. Explore the need for more Texas probate attorney offices or if there is a need for a specific type of probate will Texas accepts as legal and binding.

Make sure your certifications are up-to-date and meet the legal requirements for practicing law in the arena of Texas wills, trusts and estates. Find out if there are any special classes or certifications that you must hold prior to opening your doors to clients.

1. Choose the proper Texas probate forms.

2. Assist your clients in crafting Texas living wills.

3. Consider specializing as a Texas estate lawyer.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Customize Texas probate forms to meet the needs of your clients

Take advantage of pre-printed Texas probate forms and tailor them to suit the specific needs of your clients. By using pre-crafted documents, you save time and money while helping your clients put their affairs in order.

I recommend: The Texas Probate Website offers you the latest and most up-to-date Texas probate forms for use in your legal office. The University of North Texas has a variety of Texas legal forms available for your use, including Texas probate forms.

Draft binding Texas last will and testament documentation

Check the legal forms you download and use in the creation of each client's last will and testament to ensure you're using the most up to date form available and that it's still a legally binding document that meets all of the needs of your client's estate.

I recommend: US Legal Forms can supply you with the legal documents you need to draft Texas wills, including a Texas living will. Nolo offers a software program designed to walk you through the process of drafting a Texas last will and testament tailored toward each of your customers.

Provide the best in Texas estate planning

Educate yourself on the nuances of Texas estate planning to help you provide the highest quality customer service to your customers. Stay on top of the latest changes and customize each document to fit the needs of each individual who walks through your door.

I recommend: Lawyers.com is a valuable resource for Texas estate planning. TrustsandEstates.net has a variety of templates available to help you tailor the perfect Texas estate planning documents for each of your clients.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Help guide your clients on the use of Texas wills online. Make sure they understand that those online Texas wills can be tailored to fit their specific needs to cover all aspects of their estate planning needs.