Mother in her early 40s needs assistance with a guardianship for her 20 year old daughter. Proposed ward is incapacitated and needs assistance with day-to-day. As regaining capacity is unlikely, a guardianship is recommended by her primary care physician. Proposed ward is in the care of her mother and father, and no contest is expected.
"Montgomery County Advanced Directives: Client is a 65 year old resident of Montgomery County. Client would like a Will, and TODD, as well as any other advanced planning documents recommended by the pro bono attorney. Client is a Spanish speaker. "
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Montgomery County - Name Change of Minor Child: Client, who is a resident of Montgomery County, and her minor child, who will be 11 years old in October 2024, would like to change his last name. There is a SAPCR order in place in Montgomery County. It is unknown if the biological father will agree to this name change, as he chooses not to communicate with the child and the client.
"Advanced Planning - San Jacinto County: Client is a 69 year old resident of San Jacinto County and would like to obtain a Will, Statutory Durable Power of Attorney, Medical Power of Attorney, HIPAA, Directive to Physicians, Disposition of Remains, and a Transfer on Death Deed, as well as any other advanced planning documents recommended by the pro bono attorney. Lone Star Legal Aid staff are able to coordinate Execution Ceremony with client once drafts are finalized and reviewed by client.
Widow in her 80s needs assistance with clearing title to her home shared with her deceased spouse. Spouse passed in 2022, and he was the primary person who maintained the home. After his passing, the home fell into disrepair and client moved into her child's home. Client needs to clear title to qualify for assistance to repair her home as well as to have peace of mind that children will inherit home with clear title. Client is a Spanish-speaker; free interpreter services available, if needed. Client can be assisted remotely. Local LSLA staff are available to executed documents, if needed.
Client is an 72 year old resident of Polk County, and she would like to obtain a Will, Statutory Durable Power of Attorney, Medical Power of Attorney, HIPAA, Directive to Physicians, Disposition of Remains, Beneficiary Designation for Motor Vehicle (VTR-122) and a Transfer on Death Deed, as well as any other advanced planning documents recommended by the pro bono attorney.
Widow in her early 80s living with a disability needs assistance with appropriate debt relief, including but not limited to Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Client has a paid-for home, and she does not own a car. She owes approximately $40K in consumer debt. Client is on a fixed income, and she is judgment-proof. However, she continues to receive multiple daily calls from creditors, and she is having difficulty with stopping the calls. She applied for assistance with a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, but her primary goal is to stop the collection actions.
Woman in her mid-50s needs assistance with appropriate debt relief, including but not limited to Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Client is unemployed, but due to her limited English proficiency, she has not been able to work at a sustainable rate. Client's son assists with paying necessary living expenses. Client has consumer debt. Several creditors have filed a debt collection suit against client. Client has judgments against her and a creditor has filed for enforcements. Client does not own any real property. Client owns a paid-for car. Client is hopeful for a fresh start to allow her to focus on her health. Client is a native Russian speaker. Free interpreter services are available through Lone Star Legal Aid, if needed.
Advanced Planning - Brazoria County: Client is an 75 year old resident of Brazoria County, and he would like to obtain a Will, Statutory Durable Power of Attorney, Medical Power of Attorney, HIPAA, Directive to Physicians, Disposition of Remains, Beneficiary Designation for Motor Vehicle (VTR-122) and a Transfer on Death Deed, as well as any other advanced planning documents recommended by the pro bono attorney. Lone Star Legal Aid staff are able to coordinate Execution Ceremony with client once drafts are finalized and reviewed by client.
Advanced Planning - Fort Bend County: Client is an 69 year old resident of Fort Bend County, and he would like to obtain a Will, Statutory Durable Power of Attorney, Medical Power of Attorney, HIPAA, Directive to Physicians, Disposition of Remains, Beneficiary Designation for Motor Vehicle (VTR-122) and a Transfer on Death Deed, as well as any other advanced planning documents recommended by the pro bono attorney. Lone Star Legal Aid staff are able to coordinate Execution Ceremony with client once drafts are finalized and reviewed by client.
Divorce Montgomery County: Client would like to obtain a divorce from her husband in Montgomery County. They were married on September 25, 2022 and recently separated on October 27, 2024, and she is now living with her mother in Anderson County. Client's husband is still living in their apartment in Montgomery County. They have no children, but they do have some community property to divide, including the following: checking accounts, savings account, furniture, retirement account and motorcycle
Adult Guardianship Montgomery County - Client seeks guardianship of her adult disabled daughter who has been diagnosed with mental retardation. Proposed Ward's biological father is deceased. Proposed Ward has adult siblings that are in agreement with client's request for guardianship. Client has resided in Montgomery County for over six months. Client is a Spanish Speaker.