Lawyer-Designed vs. Software-Prepared Wills in Texas
Will software lets you fill in a document yourself; the company typically states that it is not a law firm and does not represent you. A Will prepared within an attorney-client relationship is produced by or under the direction of a licensed lawyer. hofheinzlaw.com combines the two: an online interview at software-like prices ($125), run by a system designed by a Board Certified estate planning attorney, within a limited-scope attorney-client relationship.
Questions and answers
Why can software companies sell Wills without being lawyers?
Texas law allows the sale of legal software that clearly states it is not a substitute for a lawyer's advice (Tex. Gov't Code § 81.101(c)).
What should I compare?
Who represents you; whether the document is written for Texas; Independent Executor and self-proving affidavit; trust provisions for young beneficiaries; revisions; total cost including add-ons.
Related: Wills, Powers of Attorney and Directives in Texas — Questions and Answers and Online Client Services.
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