Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning in El Paso — Flat Fees, No Court, Plain English
Robert Navar prepares wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, medical directives and transfer on death deeds for El Paso families, all for a flat fee and all signed in our office — no court appearance.
Last reviewed by Robert Andrew Navar, Esq. · State Bar of Texas
Estate planning is simply deciding, in writing, who receives your property, who makes decisions if you cannot, and who cares for your children. In El Paso, where many families own a home, share property across generations, and have relatives on both sides of the border, having no plan means Texas decides for you. Without a will, the Texas Estates Code Chapter 201 intestacy rules split your estate by formula, and Texas community property rules can send a share of a home to adult children from a prior marriage instead of a surviving spouse. A short set of documents prevents that.
Nothing in this practice group requires you to appear in court. A Texas will is signed in front of two witnesses and a notary with a self-proving affidavit under Estates Code Section 251.104, a durable power of attorney follows the statutory form in Chapter 752, and a transfer on death deed under Chapter 114 is simply recorded with the El Paso County Clerk. Robert Navar drafts every document, explains it in English or Spanish, supervises the signing at our office on Vista Del Sol, and gives you the originals and copies. Everything is quoted as a flat fee before we start, so an El Paso family can protect a home, a business and children without surprises.
Services in this practice area
Wills
A properly witnessed Texas will with a self-proving affidavit names who inherits, who manages your estate and who raises your kids — and it keeps your family out of a long probate.
Learn moreNo court appearanceRevocable Living Trusts
A revocable living trust holds your home and accounts during life and passes them to your family at death without any probate court, while you keep full control.
Learn moreNo court appearanceDurable Power of Attorney
A Texas durable power of attorney lets a person you choose pay bills, manage accounts and deal with property if you are ill or out of the country, without any guardianship court.
Learn moreNo court appearanceMedical POA, Living Will & HIPAA Release
Three Texas documents that let the person you choose talk to your doctors, see your records and follow your wishes about life support if you ever cannot speak for yourself.
Learn moreNo court appearanceTransfer on Death Deed
A Texas transfer on death deed names who gets your house when you die, is recorded with the El Paso County Clerk now, and lets your family skip probate later — while you keep full ownership.
Learn moreNo court appearanceLady Bird Deed
An enhanced life estate deed, known in Texas as a Lady Bird deed, passes your home to your family at death without probate while you keep every right of ownership and shield the house from Medicaid estate recovery.
Learn moreNo court appearanceDeclaration of Guardian & Beneficiary Review
Two Texas documents that name who would raise your minor children and who would serve as your own guardian if you became incapacitated, paired with a review of every beneficiary form so your plan actually works.
Learn moreNot sure where your case fits?
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Common questions
Do I need a will if I own a house in El Paso?
Almost always yes. Without a will, your home passes under the Texas Estates Code intestacy rules, and your heirs usually need a court proceeding such as a determination of heirship before they can sell or refinance. A will with a self-proving affidavit, or a transfer on death deed, lets your family avoid most of that. We review which option fits your El Paso property during the first consultation.
Do I have to go to court to sign estate planning documents in Texas?
No. Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, medical directives and deeds are all signed in our office in front of witnesses and a notary. There is no judge, no filing fee and no hearing while you are alive. Court only becomes relevant after death, and a good plan keeps even that step short or eliminates it entirely for your family.
How much does estate planning cost in El Paso?
We charge flat fees quoted in writing before any work begins. A simple will package costs far less than the probate your family would face without one, and bundled packages that add a durable power of attorney, medical directives and a transfer on death deed are priced together. Call (915) 526-0787 or email help@elpasolawyers.org for a quote for your situation.
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