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.
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.
Advanced Planning - Walker County: Client is an 83 year old resident of Walker 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.
Single mother in her late-20s needs assistance with appropriate debt relief including, but not limited, to Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Client is currently separated from her spouse. A divorce is expected, but one is currently not pending. The separation is the primary cause of her financial hardship, and she is hoping that a bankruptcy will give her the fresh start that she needs. Client will be filing for bankruptcy on her own.
Adult Guardianship - Montgomery County: Client seeks guardianship of her disabled, adult daughter, who has been diagnosed with mental retardation. The Proposed Ward's biological father is deceased, and there are three adult siblings who do not oppose client obtaining guardianship of the Proposed Ward. Client is a Spanish speaker.
Woman in her 60s living with disabilities needs assistance with estate planning. Client is the primary caregiver for her elderly mother, and her planning needs to include caring for her mother in the event Client should pass or become incapacitated before her mother. Otherwise, Client wishes to leave her property to her children. There are additional facts that may impact her representation that will be shared with a prospective volunteer after conflicts are clear. Client's mother is also seeking estate planning documents (24-1086039). If possible, they wish for the same firm or attorney to assist them with their documents.
Urgent - Woman over 100 years old needs assistance with estate planning. Client relies heavily on children for assistance with daily living. Client's daughter is also seeking assistance with estate planning (24-1077187), and they prefer to have the same attorney or firm assisting them if possible. There is additional information about client that will be shared after conflicts are cleared. Client is a Spanish-speaker.
Woman living with a disability in her mid 40s seeking assistance with probating her late mother's estate. Client has the decedent's will and the estate has no debt. Client is trying to maintain her family home and get some repairs done. Executor allegedly refuses to administer the estate and has not been in contact with the client since decedent passed. Case can likely be handled through a Muniment of Title.
Advanced Planning - Montgomery County: Client's goal is to obtain a Statutory Durable Power of Attorney, Medical Power of Attorney, Directive to Physicians, Designation of Guardian, Disposition of Remains, HIPAA, Beneficiary Designation of Motor Vehicle (VTR 1221) as well as other advanced planning documents recommended by pro bono attorney. Client would also like pro bono attorney to review her Will.