my mom willed me a track of land in texas. She has now built a small cottage on this land.. does she need to update her will to include the cottage?

No. But if the Will is very old, it should be reviewed anyway. Most estate plans benefit from a review and update every 5 years, or when a major life change occurs. To Your Success, Gale Allison, Principal AttorneyAllison Firm, PLLChttp://www.theallisonfirm.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/galeallison.com