Who should use this form?

This form is for people who are single, widowed, or divorced and who have children or grandchildren. It is not for people who are married or who do not have children or grandchildren.

Can I fill this out myself?

You can fill out this Will Form yourself, but the form suggests getting a lawyer to help you fill it out or review it because wills are complicated.

Will Form for a Person Who is Single, Widowed, or Divorced and Who Has Children (English)

Texas · Texas Judicial Branch

This form is a Will designed for people who are single, widowed, or divorced and who have children. It asks the person to list their full name and the names of their living and deceased children and grandchildren.

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This form is used by an individual who is single, widowed, or divorced, has children or grandchildren, and wishes to give their property and money to those children or grandchildren when they pass away.

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Who should use this form?: This form is for people who are single, widowed, or divorced and who have children or grandchildren. It is not for people who are married or who do not have children or grandchildren.
Can I fill this out myself?: You can fill out this Will Form yourself, but the form suggests getting a lawyer to help you fill it out or review it because wills are complicated.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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