Texas requires 2 witnesses present when the testator signsTex. Est. Code § 251.051Verified Sep 16, 2026View source. A gift to a witness who is also a beneficiary can be voided or reducedTex. Est. Code § 254.002Verified Sep 16, 2026View source in Texas, so the usual practice is disinterested witnesses.
No. Texas does not require notarization for a will to be validTex. Est. Code § 251.051Verified Sep 16, 2026View source. The notary's role is the self-proving affidavitTex. Est. Code § 251.051Verified Sep 16, 2026View source, a notarized statement the testator and witnesses sign with the will so it enters probate without locating the witnesses; the form includes it.
Texas requires 2Health & Safety Code § 166.164Verified Oct 15, 2026View source witnesses, each at least 18 yearsHealth & Safety Code § 166.164Verified Oct 15, 2026View source old and present when you sign. At least one witness must be unrelated to you.
No. Texas does not require witnesses for a financial power of attorneyTex. Est. Code § 751.0021Verified Sep 20, 2026View source; the notary acknowledgment is the execution formality.
An independent executor (the default Texas regime) closes by filing with the court a verified closing report (Tex. Est. Code § 405.005) or notice of closing estate (§ 405.006) once all known debts are paid (or paid to the extent of estate assets), no litigation is pending, and remaining assets have been distributed; the independent administration is considered closed 30 days after filing unless an interested person objects, with no hearing or court order requiredTex. Estates Code §§ 405.003-405.012 (independent administration closing); §§ 362.001-362.013 (dependent administration final settlement)Verified Sep 15, 2026View source.