Because the law is optional in Texas.

  • TipRing@lemmy.world
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    Common law marriage also can be a problem in probate. When I lived in Texas I got married specifically because we were worried about my husband’s estranged family contesting our joint property if he were to pass. Or contesting our PoA in the case of medical decisions.

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      yeah, I have heard that even in clearly defined wills/POAs, there’s still room for contest, so this is more evidence to support