The article argues that the Texas Estates Code and the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct fail to adequately protect communicationally challenged testators, such as those with visual or hearing impairments, illiteracy, or limited English proficiency. It advocates for amendments to the Texas Estates Code to include specific guidelines for estate planners and proposes the use of technology, like video remote interpreting and videotaping will executions, to enhance communication and reduce the risk of baseless challenges to wills. The article emphasizes the importance of ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their communication abilities, can effectively execute their testamentary intent.
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