Wills & Powers of Attorney
Wills and Powers of Attorney in Sugar Land, TX
Decide how your property should be handled and who can act for you if you cannot manage certain matters yourself.
Personal Legal Documents
Documents for Your Property, Finances and Personal Decisions
Lawji Law prepares selected wills and powers of attorney in Sugar Land, The Woodlands and surrounding Fort Bend County and Montgomery County communities.
Each document serves a different purpose and must meet Texas requirements to be effective. We explain the options and prepare the paperwork within the agreed scope.
Wills
- 01 Simple Wills
- 02 Joint & Reciprocal Wills
- 03 Testamentary Trust Wills
Powers of Attorney
- 01 Statutory Durable POA
- 02 Medical POA
- 03 HIPAA Authorization
Simple Wills
Document Your Wishes for Your Property
A will sets out how your property is distributed after death and may name an executor. Without one, property passing through probate is distributed under Texas intestacy laws.
Review your will whenever family, ownership or financial circumstances change.
Important: A typical typed Texas will generally requires proper execution and two credible witnesses; different rules apply to handwritten wills.
Joint, Reciprocal and Trust Wills
Wills for Spouses and Specific Arrangements
We prepare joint and reciprocal wills for spouses and wills with testamentary trust provisions. The right structure depends on your circumstances, property and beneficiaries.
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Will Type 01
Reciprocal Wills
Separate wills with corresponding provisions, often for spouses with related distribution plans.
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Will Type 02
Testamentary Trust
A trust created through a will that takes effect after death, managing property for beneficiaries under stated conditions.
Statutory Durable Power of Attorney
Authorize Someone to Handle Financial Matters
A statutory durable power of attorney lets you (the principal) authorize an agent to handle specified financial or property matters, and can remain effective during incapacity. In Texas it is governed by the Estates Code.
Important: A financial power of attorney does not authorize healthcare decisions; those require a separate medical power of attorney.
Medical Power of Attorney and HIPAA
Healthcare Decisions and Information Access
A medical power of attorney lets an agent make healthcare decisions for you when you cannot, as Texas law permits. It must meet Texas disclosure and execution requirements.
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Healthcare Document 01
Medical Power of Attorney
Covers medical decisions rather than financial transactions.
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Healthcare Document 02
HIPAA Authorization
Permits disclosure of specified health information. It does not grant authority to make treatment decisions.
When to Review Your Documents
Keep Your Documents Aligned With Your Life
Wills and powers of attorney may need updating when personal, family or financial circumstances change.
Life Events That Call for a Review
- 01 Marriage
- 02 Divorce
- 03 Birth of a Child
- 04 Death of a Beneficiary
- 05 Property Changes
- 06 A New Agent
An older will may no longer reflect your wishes, and a named agent may no longer be available. We can explain whether a revised document or another recognized method of modification is appropriate.
Important: Handwritten changes to an existing document may not be legally effective.
FAQ
Wills and Powers of Attorney FAQs
Have another question? Call our office to discuss the documents you need.
(281) 565-4621 Browse All FAQsNot generally, but an attorney can explain execution requirements and prepare documents suited to your circumstances.
A will directs property after death; a power of attorney lets someone act for you during life and ordinarily ends at death.
No. It covers financial and property matters; a separate medical power of attorney covers healthcare decisions.
Contact Lawji Law in Sugar Land
Discuss the Documents You Need
Tell us which documents you need and confirm current preparation fees with our office.
Our Houston area attorneys work from First Colony Blvd. in Sugar Land, serving Fort Bend County, The Woodlands, Montgomery County and the Greater Houston Area.