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About Legal Forms

Official Forms

In general, Texas has very few official legal forms. This is why you will not always find a free fill-in-the-blank form for your situation.

If there is an official form for a legal procedure, it is usually found on the court or court clerk websites. We link to many in this guide.

Templates & Drafting Guides

Everyone's legal situation is different. It is difficult to create standard fill-in-the-blank forms that can work for everyone.

If there are no fill-in-the-blank forms, you may be able to draft your own by using a form template or drafting guide. These are usually created by legal aid and nonprofit groups or private publishers.

Templates and drafting guides often need to be customized for your specific situation. TexasLawHelp.org has an article that explains how you can change existing forms or write your own. If you need help, it's a good idea to ask a lawyer.

Online Forms

Affidavit of Heirship

How to Draft an Affidavit of Heirship (TexasLawHelp.org)
Transfer a deceased person's interest in real property to their heirs at law. Note: This is NOT a fill-in-the-blank form.
Affidavit of Heirship (Texas Comptroller)
Provided by the Texas Comptroller.
Affidavit of Heirship for a Motor Vehicle (Texas Department of Motor Vehicles)
Transfer a deceased person's motor vehicle to their heirs.

Small Estate Affidavit

Small Estate Affidavit (TexasLawHelp.org)
Transfer property to a deceased person’s heirs.

Transfer Property After Death

Transfer on Death Deed Kit (TexasLawHelp.org)
Pass on your house or land without a will.
Transfer on Death Deed (eFileTexas.gov)
eFileTexas's self-help section contains an interactive interview that will help you create completed forms for a transfer on death deed. Select "transfer on death deed" from the list of types of filings.
Cancellation of Transfer on Death Deed (eFileTexas.gov)
Use these guided forms to cancel a transfer on death deed you have created. Sometimes called a "revocation." Select "cancellation of transfer on death deed" from the list of types of filings.
Cancellation of Transfer on Death Deed (TexasLawHelp.org)
Cancel or revoke your transfer on death deed.
Transfer a Motor Vehicle After Death (TexasLawHelp.org)
Pass on your vehicle to a beneficiary after your death.

Power of Attorney

Medical Power of Attorney Form (TXHHS)
This form for a medical power of attorney is available from the Department of Health and Human Services in English and in Spanish.
Statutory Durable Power of Attorney (TXHHS)
This statutory durable power of attorney form is available from the Texas Department of Health and Human Services in English and in Spanish.
Limited Power of Attorney for Eligible Motor Vehicle Transactions (TXDMV)
This form from the Texas DMV grants the grantee full power and authority to perform every act necessary and proper to purchase, transfer, and assign the legal title to the motor vehicle described on behalf of the grantor.

Wills

Will — Single, Widowed, or Divorced with Children (TexasLawHelp.org)
Explain how you would like your money and property divided after your death (for those with children who are single, divorced, or widowed). A checklist is included.
Texas Supreme Court Will Forms
The Texas Supreme Court has approved final versions of forms to create a will. Templates include wills for a person who is single, widowed, or divorced and who has children; a married person who has children, a person who is single, widowed, or divorced and does not have children, and a married person who does not have children.

Disposition of Remains

Disposition of Remains (TexasLawHelp.org)
Appoint an agent to make decisions about what happens to your body after your death.

E-Books

Many e-books contain forms or drafting guides. To access, first get a free library account online.

Our librarians recommend:

Texas estate planning
With fingertip access to hundreds of forms, along with explanations of how to best apply these forms, Texas Estate Planning assists you in preparing client wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, and more. From writing a simple will to preparing a complicated trust document, Texas Estate Planning clarifies statutes and outlines court opinions in an easy-to-understand, quick-to-reference manner.
Texas probate, estate, and trust administration
This set provides coverage of every aspect of probate law and estate and trust administration in Texas. It includes sample forms and letters, procedural checklists, lists of source materials, charts and diagrams, tables of statutes, rules and regulations, and a quick reference index.
Get it together : organize your records so your family won't have to
This guide will help you organize your records and help your family find your important paperwork. It includes information on tracking estate planning documents, final arrangements, real estate, and tax records.
Make your own living trust
This guide covers living trusts and assists the reader in determining whether or not this type of estate planning is right for his or her family. It explains in plain English how the process works and includes step-by-step instructions on how to fill out the necessary forms and paperwork.
Quick & legal will book
This title provides instructions for how to draft a will quickly and easily while remaining within the bounds of the law. All necessary forms are provided in the manual to assist in the will-writing process.

Other Places to Find Forms

Court Websites

Check your county or municipality's website for any available legal forms. Some county websites or court websites upload commonly used legal forms as a public service. For example, the Dallas County District Clerk and the Harris County District Clerk provide downloadable legal forms on their websites.
To find court websites and contact information view the Texas judicial directory, search the judicial directory database, or view the interactive map of judicial districts.

Books or E-Books from a Law Library

The State Law Library's digital collection has e-books that can be accessed from home. Many of these e-books contain legal forms or drafting guides. To access, first get a free library account online with the Texas State Law Library.
Visit a law library near you to search for books with legal forms and drafting guides.
The State Law Library has books with legal forms and drafting guides to check out at our location in Austin. Search for books in our library catalog or view our list of recommended titles.

An Attorney

An attorney could create a custom form for you. If you are not able to find the legal form you are looking for, one may not exist in a pre-prepared format and you may need to seek help from a lawyer.
To find an attorney, see the resources on our Legal Help guide.