Promoting professionalism & excellence in the practice of probate law IN TEXAS.
The Texas College of Probate Lawyers (TXCPL) is a private educational organization dedicated to promoting professionalism and excellence in Texas probate law by providing a network for sharing information and providing high-quality, reliable continuing education available in all aspects of Texas probate law.
The most dedicated and professional TEXAS PROBATE lawyers who are recognized & respected by the bench and bar as the leaders in the field.
Among other things, we:
1. Provide legal information, educational materials, and training to probate attorneys and their staff regarding court rules, court procedure, and various probate and probate-related legal topics;
2. Provide forms and information via this website and for in-person training on such topics as probate administration, probate litigation, and probate procedure, among other things.
We do not provide legal advice. We cannot tell you whether or not you should file for probate or file a probate dispute, recommend any specific probate attorney or probate law firm, give you an opinion about your probate case or predict how a judge might rule, talk to a judge on your behalf, or tell you what words to use in your probate papers or at a court hearing.
Probate Articles
- When Is a Revocable Living Trust the Best Estate Planning Option in TexasTexas estate planning attorneys often disagree about what is the best option in estate planning. Sometimes it is best to… Continue reading When Is a Revocable Living Trust the Best Estate Planning Option in Texas
- What is a Holographic Will?Can you imagine writing your will on your bedroom wall? How about the fender of your vehicle? According to the… Continue reading What is a Holographic Will?
- Planning For When Your Mind FadesAs our population ages, age-related diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, will afflict an increasing number of… Continue reading Planning For When Your Mind Fades
What’s going on in 2022?
Unfortunately, we had to cancel the regional workshop in El Paso for 2021 due to the COVID situation, but we are planning to host the annual conference virtually in the near future. Details will be emailed to members and posted on this website.
About our virtual conferences
Virtual conferences will be held using Zoom. Please contact our coordinator to test your system prior to the start date.