1. Intro & Overview Two Basic Methods of Transfer at Death By Will By Statute (No Will) Testate Intestate

2. Requirements for Validity of Wills Testamentary Intent (takes effect at death)

3. Testamentary Capacity Testator Must Know: Kind & Character of His Property Natural Objects of His Bounty Effect of this Act of Making a Will

4. Testator Must Have Ability to Form a Plan for Disposition of Her Estate

5. Formal Execution Requirements 2 Witnesses if Typewritten T’s Signature Competence of Witnesses Witnesses Sign in T’s Presence No Publication Required

6. Holographic Will **Wholly in T’s Handwriting**

7. Instrument Modifying or Adding to an Existing Will

9. Probate of a Will --Court Validates the Will Administration of Estate --Representative 1.Collects Assets 2.Pays Debts 3.Distributes Remainder

10. Executor: Named in the Will Administrator: Appointed by the Court

11. In Texas -Independent Executorship Independent Executor acts free of court control

12. Dependent Administrator Acts Under Court Supervision