Which Texas will form fits my situation?
Official simple will forms are grouped by common family situations. Family status is only one part of eligibility. This page maps the groups. It does not tell you which legal strategy to choose.
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The four official-form paths
This table describes how the Supreme Court-approved Texas will forms are grouped. It is not a recommendation and not a substitute for the form instructions or for legal advice.
| Situation the simple form is built around | What that usually means in everyday terms |
|---|---|
| Married with children | This form is built for situations where you are married and have children or grandchildren the form is designed to include. Guardian-of-the-person choices appear here. |
| Married without children | This form is built for situations where you are married and do not have children the form is designed to include. |
| Unmarried with children | This form is built for situations where you are not currently married and have children or grandchildren the form is designed to include, including guardian-of-the-person choices. |
| Unmarried without children | This form is built for situations where you are not currently married and do not have children the form is designed to include. |
Want to see the official forms? You can view the Supreme Court-approved packets on the Texas Judicial Branch forms page. If you’d rather answer guided questions, LoneStarWill’s eligibility screener can check whether one of the supported form paths fits your situation. More on official forms and guided completion.
Family status is only one part of eligibility
Even if a row above sounds like you, the simple form may still be the wrong tool. The official “use / do not use” instructions, and LoneStarWill’s screener, also look at things such as whether remaining property is meant to follow the form’s family pattern and whether you want to give to someone who receives certain public benefits.
LoneStarWill does not choose a legal strategy for you. The screener only checks whether your situation fits one of the form paths the software supports.
Two people still need two wills
If two spouses both want a will, that is two documents, not one joint will. LoneStarWill’s couples price is for two separate guided wills. Each person still has their own eligibility check.
When a simple form may not fit
If the screener says a supported form does not fit your situation, or you already know your situation is complicated, a Texas attorney may be the better next step. See when a lawyer may be the better path. Parents comparing guardian language can also read naming a guardian in a Texas will.
Ready to see whether a supported Texas will form fits your situation? Start the eligibility screener. The screener checks whether this guided flow supports your situation. It is not legal advice. Process overview: How It Works.
Texas sources and further reading
LoneStarWill is self-help software, not a law firm, does not provide legal advice, and is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. This page is general information. Creating a PDF is not the same as signing a will correctly.
Source review completed August 2026.