Wills and Trusts
Protect Your Property If You’re Deported
What Happens to My Property If I Get Deported?
If you or someone in your family is at risk of being deported, one of the biggest concerns is what happens to the money, property, and responsibilities left behind in Texas. Can your loved ones access your accounts? Will your home be safe? Who will care for your children?
The truth is, when someone is deported, their assets don’t disappear — but without a legal plan in place, it can be incredibly difficult for anyone to manage them. That’s why Texans at risk of deportation are turning to the Texas Family Will and Trust Plan from TexanWillsandTrusts.com.
Being Deported Doesn’t Mean You Lose Everything
When someone is deported, the government doesn’t take their bank account or house. However, those assets can become legally inaccessible — even to close family members — if the proper documents aren’t in place.
Common problems include:
- Frozen or unreachable bank accounts
- Missed mortgage or rent payments
- Cars repossessed
- Business operations stalled
- Utility shutoffs and unpaid bills
- Family unable to access funds
The solution? Name someone you trust to manage your finances before anything happens.
Appoint a Financial Agent Before Being Deported
A Durable Financial Power of Attorney is one of the most important legal tools available to someone who might be deported. It allows you to name a trusted person — called an agent — to act on your behalf while you’re out of the country.
That person can:
- Pay your bills
- Access your bank accounts
- Handle taxes and business matters
- Maintain or sell property
- Sign legal documents
- Help your family survive financially
TexanWillsandTrusts.com includes this document in the Texas Family Will and Trust Plan, making it easy and affordable to name someone who can step in when needed.
You Stay in Control — Even After Being Deported
Without a valid estate plan, even your spouse or children might not be allowed to manage your assets if you’re deported. But when you have a Power of Attorney or Trust in place, you decide who handles your affairs — and when.
You can name:
- A spouse or partner
- A trusted adult child
- A sibling, parent, or friend
And you decide whether the documents take effect immediately or only after you’re detained or deported.
Using a Trust for Extra Protection
A Revocable Living Trust adds an extra layer of protection for people who might be deported. When you place your assets into a trust, you allow someone else — called a trustee — to manage them if you’re unavailable.
Benefits include:
- Avoiding court delays
- Easier access for your family
- Better protection of your home, business, or investments
- Keeping financial matters private
- Naming backup trustees in case of emergency
The Texas Family Will and Trust Plan allows you to include a trust if it makes sense for your situation.
If You’re Deported and Have Children
Another urgent issue is child care. If you’re deported and have minor children, the State of Texas could make decisions about who cares for them — unless you’ve already named a guardian.
Texan’s estate plans include a Declaration of Guardian, which lets you choose the person you want to raise your children if you can’t.
Estate Planning Before Being Deported
You don’t have to be wealthy to need an estate plan. If you earn money, have a car, a lease, a mortgage, children, or a business — you have something to protect. Being deported makes it harder to manage those things unless someone else has legal permission to act on your behalf.
That’s where the Texas Family Will and Trust Plan comes in. It’s a 100% online solution created by Texas-licensed attorneys, designed to help Texans protect their families and property with:
- A Financial Power of Attorney
- A Last Will and Testament
- A Revocable Living Trust (optional)
- A Declaration of Guardian for minor children
- Health care documents and more
TexanWillsandTrusts.com Is Built for Texas Families
If you’re worried about being deported, now is the time to put a plan in place. The process is fast, affordable, and fully online. You don’t have to go to a law office or pay thousands of dollars. You can protect your home, money, and children today — all from your phone or computer.
