As an estate planning attorney who has drafted hundreds of revocable living trusts for Texas families over the past twelve years, I know how expensive custom documents can become. A simple Texas revocable living trust form prepared by a law firm routinely costs $2,000–$4,500. That’s why I created this completely free, attorney-reviewed Texas living trust form that you can download and customize today.
This Texas revocable living trust form (also called a living revocable trust in Texas) lets you avoid probate, keep your estate private, and maintain full control while you’re alive and well. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll explain everything you need to know about a Texas revocable living trust, walk you through completing the template step-by-step, and give you the exact downloadable PDF at the end.
A revocable living trust in Texas is a legal document you create during your lifetime that holds title to your assets (house, bank accounts, investments, etc.). You name yourself as trustee, so you keep 100% control—you can buy, sell, or change anything at any time. Upon your death (or incapacity), a successor trustee you choose instantly takes over without court involvement.
Texas probate can take 6–18 months and cost 4–10% of your estate in fees. A properly funded Texas revocable living trust completely bypasses probate court. According to the Texas Estates Code § 112.001 et seq., revocable trusts are expressly authorized and widely used.
Click here to download the free Texas Revocable Living Trust Form (PDF)
This 18-page template is written in plain English, includes notary pages, Schedule A for assets, and full instructions. Updated for Texas law as of 2025.
Most people use “John and Jane Doe Revocable Living Trust dated November 18, 2025.” The date is crucial—it proves this is your most recent trust.
In nearly every case:
Popular options:
Texas law requires the grantor(s) to sign in front of two witnesses AND a notary (Tex. Est. Code § 112.005). Our free template includes the correct Texas notary acknowledgment block.
A trust without assets does nothing. You must re-title assets into the trust name:
Our download package includes sample deed language and letters to banks/brokerages.
Yes. You need a simple “pour-over” will that catches any assets accidentally left out of the trust.
The federal estate tax exemption is $13.61 million per person in 2025 (IRS Rev. Proc. 2024-40). Most Texans pay zero federal estate tax. A basic revocable trust does not reduce estate taxes, but it can be written to include tax-planning provisions if needed.
Yes—when it’s attorney-drafted and kept current. I personally update this template every January and after every major Texas legislative session.
Different tools. A Lady Bird (enhanced life estate) deed is great for homestead real estate only. A full revocable trust handles ALL assets and incapacity planning.
| Feature | Revocable Living Trust | Will Only |
|---|---|---|
| Avoids probate | Yes | No |
| Private | Yes | No (public record) |
| Works if incapacitated | Yes (successor trustee steps in) | No (guardianship required) |
| Cost to create | $0–$4,000 | $300–$1,500 |
| Cost after death | Almost nothing | 4–10% of estate |
Download Free Texas Living Trust Form (PDF – Updated 2025)
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Important Disclaimer: This free Texas revocable living trust form is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws change and every situation is unique. I strongly recommend you have your completed documents reviewed by a licensed Texas estate planning attorney before signing. Neither the author nor this website will be liable for any errors or omissions.
Sources: Texas Estates Code §§ 111–112, IRS Rev. Proc. 2024-40, IRS.gov Publication 559.
Start protecting your family today—download your free Texas living trust form now and take the first step toward peace of mind.