A Pour-Over Will, authorized under Texas Estates Code §254.001, directs that any assets remaining in your probate estate at death will “pour over” into your existing trust, ensuring a complete and unified estate plan. It serves as a safety net to capture property not previously titled in the trust, preventing accidental omissions and maintaining consistency in how your assets are managed and distributed. Although essential for comprehensive planning, a pour-over will is never intended to be used as the primary method of transferring assets—it functions strictly as a backup plan in case something was inadvertently left outside the trust.
