Woman in her mid-50s needs assistance to obtain a court order for name and gender marker correction. Being able to update her personal documentation to reflect her lived experience will significantly reduce her burdens. Client is not confident in her ability to file pro se, and client wants the assistance of an attorney to make sure everything is done correctly. Case can be assisted remotely.
Single man in his early 60s and living with a disability needs assistance with finalizing a gift deed from his sister. The client inherited the property from his parents when they passed; however, he transferred the deed to his sister because he was afraid that he would lose his benefits. He recently learned that this was in error. He would like to own the property so that he can receive the full benefits of clear title, including property tax exemptions and possibly qualifications for homeowner assistance programs. The client’s sister is prepared to convey the property via a gift deed with no consideration.
Husband and Wife are residents of Brazoria County who would like to obtain Reciprocal Wills and any other advanced planning documents recommended by Pro Bono Attorney. Lone Star Legal Aid staff are able to coordinate Execution Ceremony with clients once drafts are finalized and reviewed by clients.
Husband and Wife are residents of Brazoria County who would like to obtain Reciprocal Wills and any other advanced planning documents recommended by Pro Bono Attorney. Lone Star Legal Aid staff are able to coordinate Execution Ceremony with clients once drafts are finalized and reviewed by clients.
Client is a 73 year-old resident of Fort Bend County who would like to obtain a Will and any other advanced planning documents recommended by Pro Bono Attorney. Lone Star Legal Aid staff are able to coordinate Execution Ceremony with client once drafts are finalized and reviewed by client.
Single mother in her early 50s needs assistance with a guardianship for her 28 year old son. Proposed ward has a mental health condition that is managed by medication; however, when he does not take his medication, he is mentally incapacitated. When proposed ward is incapacitated, he unable to provide for his basic day-to-day living, such as his personal hygiene, and he is prone to leaving the home and wander. Client is very concerned for the proposed ward's safety. As regaining full capacity is unlikely, a guardianship is recommended by his primary care physician. Proposed ward is currently in the care of facility. Client does not have any access to proposed ward, and she is unaware of his current state of health. Client believes that proposed ward may contest the guardianship. Additionally, as proposed ward's mental health condition can be managed by medication, it may be possible that the matter can be handled through a lesser restrictive alternatives, such as supported decision making document, a psychiatric advance directive, or powers of attorney.
Client's divorce was finalized in Montgomery County, TX on 12/6/2024. The divorce decree states that A is entitled to 50% of her ex-husband's retirement (teacher retirment - TRS). Since more than 30 days has passed, the client will need to file new case to enforce the division of retirement with a QDRO.
Bankruptcy - Southern District - Client is a single, 59 year old resident of Montgomery County. Client would like to file for Ch. 7 Bankruptcy in the Southern District of Texas. The client has two secured debts for two vehicles: One vehicle was stolen and recovered by police. The client is awaiting insurance to pay. The client owes approximately $22,000 for the second vehicle, and she is behind on her payments. The client owes approximately $7,500 in unsecured credit card debt and payday loans. The client has previously file for Ch. 7 bankruptcy in 2000 and 2014. Both times the clients debts were discharged. Currently, the client's only income is Social Security Disability.
Adult Guardianship - Montgomery County: Client and adult, handicapped daughter reside in Montgomery County, TX. Client would like to apply for guardianship of his daughter, as she has intellectual disabilities, as well as serious health issues. Until recently, the proposed ward was cared for by client's ex-wife, who is the biological mother of the proposed ward. The ex-wife has developed a serious illness and is now unable to care for the proposed ward. The client's ex-wife and his other adult daughter agree that the client should apply for guardianship of the proposed ward.
Client is 66 years old and resides in Montgomery County, TX. Client would like to file for Ch. 7 Bankruptcy in the Southern District of Texas. Client has approximately $8,145 secured debt for a car loan, and she has approxmately $9,300 unsecured credit card debt ($995 is medical debt). Other than her car and mobile home (paid off), the client has no other assets of value. The client did file for Ch. 7 Bankruptcy in the late '90s and debts were discharged.
Bankruptcy - Southern District: Client is a resident of Montgomery County, and she would like to file for Ch. 7 bankruptcy in the Southern District of Texas. Client has approximately $41,000 unsecured credit card debt and $56,458 student loan debt. Client's car was repossessed in February 2025. She still owed $6,591 at the time it was repossessed. The client also has $5,340 medical debt and anticipates more incoming medical bills. Client states that when she lost her job, she withdrew money from her Roth IRA, in order to pay rent and debts. She withdrew $10,000 in May 2024 and $17,000 in August 2024. She has no money left from that retirement account.
Woman in her mid-40s and living with a disability needs assistance with a divorce. There is a history of domestic violence in the marriage. There was a protective order in the summer of 2023, which has since expired. There are no children of the marriage and none are expected. There is no real community property. Client wants to keep the vehicle and personal property in her possession. Client does not have an address for spouse; however, he continues to use her home as the mailing address and he often returns to the home to pick up his mail. It is unknown if spouse will sign a waiver of service.
Man in his late 50s needs assistance with a simple divorce. There is no real community property. Client wants to keep the vehicle and personal property in his possession. There are no children of the marriage and none are expected.
Woman in her early 70s needs assistance with a simple divorce. There is no real community property. Client wants to keep the vehicle and personal property in her possession. There are no children of the marriage and none are expected.
Woman in her mid-60s needs assistance with a divorce. There are no children of the marriage, and none are expected. There is no real community property. Client has some questions regarding an equitable claim in separate property owned and recently sold by spouse. She will need assistance with reviewing the possibility of this claim. Spouse recently moved to Louisiana. Client believes that spouse will sign a waiver of service.
Woman in her early 40s needs assistance with a divorce. There is a history of domestic violence in the marriage. Client had a protective order against her spouse, which expired at the end of 2024. There are no children of the marriage. Client has children from a previous relationship and they will not be subject to the divorce. There is no real community property. The only property in the marriage are two vehicles. Client wants to keep the vehicle and personal property in her possession.
Advanced Planning - Montgomery County: Client is a 63 year-old resident of Montgomery County who would like to obtain a Will and any other advanced planning documents recommended by Pro Bono Attorney. Lone Star Legal Aid staff are able to coordinate Execution Ceremony with client once drafts are finalized and reviewed by client.
Woman in her late 20s needs assistance with probating her grandmother's will. There is some conflict between the executor and client, and executor has refused to probate the will. Client resided with her grandmother at the time of her grandmother's passing. She is the heir to the home and is currently residing in the property. Client's primary concern is to preserve ownership of the property. The estate does have a small amount of credit card debt. The estate is insolvent and does not have the resources to pay any debt. However, it appears that many of the accounts may have been charged-off.
Advanced Planning - Montgomery County: Client is a 54 year-old resident of Montgomery County who would like to obtain a Will and any other advanced planning documents recommended by Pro Bono Attorney. Lone Star Legal Aid staff are able to coordinate Execution Ceremony with client once drafts are finalized and reviewed by client.
Bankruptcy - Southern District: Client is a resident of Fort Bend County, and she would like to file for Ch. 7 Bankruptcy in the Southern District of Texas. Client lost her job, and she now resides with her elderly father and disabled sister. Client is currently being paid by an agency to care for her disabled sister. Since A lost her job, the client, her her father, and sister, agreed to buy a car together. The title is in the client's name, and each of them pay 1/3 of the car payment. The car payment is $650/month, and they still owe about $26,000. The client uses the car to run errands for the family and transport her father and sister to doctors' appointments. Client has approximately $61,000 unsecured credit card debt. Client also has approximately $14,000 school loan debt and $266 medical debt. Client stopped paying for credit cards about eight months ago, and she stopped paying her school loan in March 2020. To date, client has not received notice of any collections lawsuits.