A non-resident property owner should be careful to coordinate their Texas will with estate planning documents signed in the person’s country of residence.

Q: Can a non-resident, non-citizen who owns property in Texas execute a will in Texas? Would it be valid?

A: Yes, but the person needs to be careful to coordinate the Texas will with his or her estate planning documents which are signed in the person’s country of residence.

For instance, if the person wants the Texas will to apply only to Texas property, then that should be stated right at the beginning of the will. Also, the person would need to be careful not to revoke the foreign will when the Texas will is signed. The standard sentence at the beginning of the will which revokes all prior wills should........

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