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Case #23-0391360

Expungement
A 48-year-old male needs assistance with the expungement of two felonies to enable him to find housing and apply for a professional license. The client is eligible for two expunctions.
October 3, 2023
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Case #23-0391224

Divorce
Veteran seeks to divorce her husband. There are no children; none are expected. There is little property or debt.
October 3, 2023
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Case #23-0391304

Affidavit of Heirship
Help this client sort through a multi-generational land ownership puzzle. Applicant and her brother inherited land interests from their mother and father and they need help sorting through the generational transfers via Affidavits of Heirship.
October 2, 2023
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Case #23-0391268

Divorce
Veteran seeks to divorce his wife. There are no children at issue.
October 2, 2023
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Case #23-0389489

Probate without Will
**UPDATE- FORECLOSURE HAS BEEN FILED. Elderly, disabled surviving spouse needs probate done to clear title to homestead and to allow her to communicate with mortgage company.
October 2, 2023
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Case #23-0390465

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parents with special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Legal Partnership, need assistance with guardianship. The child has autism with intellectual and developmental delay, and is reliant on help from parents to complete day to day activities. They speak English.
October 1, 2023
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Case #23-0390503

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parents with special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Legal Partnership, need assistance with guardianship. The child has encephalopathy, chronic lung disease, an intellectual/developmental disability (IDD), autism, and is reliant on parents for all daily activities. They speak Spanish and reside in Fort Bend.
October 1, 2023
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Case #23-0389466

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parent with special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Legal Partnership, needs assistance with guardianship. The child has Williams Syndrome, an intellectual disability, and is reliant on parent for most activities of daily living. They speak Spanish.
October 1, 2023
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Case #23-0390151

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parents of special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical-Legal Partnership, need assistance with guardianship. The child has Downs syndrome, intellectual delay, and developmental delay. The child is reliant on parents for most activities of daily living. They speak Spanish.
October 1, 2023
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Case #23-0390706

Probate with Will
Decedent passed away leaving 4 living, adult children who need help probating their mother’s self-proving Will so they can settle her estate, which consists of a home.
September 29, 2023
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Case #23-0390329

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parents with special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Legal Partnership, need assistance with guardianship. The child has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Intellectual and Developmental Delay and is reliant on parents to complete day to day activities. They speak Spanish.
September 28, 2023
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Case #23-0391108

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Mother of special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical-Legal Partnership, needs assistance with guardianship. The child has cerebral palsy and developmental delay, is nonverbal, uses a wheelchair, and relies on parent for all activities of daily living. They understand English.
September 28, 2023
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Case #23-0391004

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parent of special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical-Legal Partnership, needs assistance with guardianship. The child has Down Syndrome, speech impairment, and intellectual disability, has very limited communication skills and needs assistance cooking/buying. They speak English.
September 28, 2023
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Case #23-0391363

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parents of special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical-Legal Partnership, need assistance with guardianship. The child is non-verbal and deaf, has Ivemark syndrome, and generally functions at a 3-year-old level. The applicants speak English. This case will need to be filed in Brazoria County.
September 28, 2023
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Case #23-0391126

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parent of special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical-Legal Partnership, needs assistance with guardianship. The child has cerebral palsy and is nonverbal. They speak Spanish.
September 27, 2023
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Case #23-0390693

IRS Taxes Innocent Spouse Relief
The client is seeking help filing her tax court petition after she was denied innocent spouse relief. The client is divorced and is requesting relief from her joint tax liability after her former spouse removed money from his retirement account.
September 25, 2023
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Case #23-0390128

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parents of special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical-Legal Partnership, needs assistance with guardianship. The child has Down syndrome and thyroid issues. The child is reliant on parents for all activities of daily living. They speak Spanish.
September 21, 2023
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Case #23-0390361

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parents of special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical-Legal Partnership, needs assistance with guardianship. The child has Downs syndrome, intellectual disability, speech delay, and a heart condition. The child is reliant on parents for some activities of daily living. They speak Spanish. This case needs to filed in Montgomery county.
September 21, 2023
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Case #23-0389075

IRS Tax Issue
The client is seeking help reviewing 3 self-prepared tax returns. The IRS made changes to one tax return and the client needs help determining whether she correctly prepared her tax returns.
September 14, 2023
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Case #23-0388859

IRS Tax Issue
The client is seeking help getting an update about the identity theft complaint she sent to the IRS. She has not received an update.
September 8, 2023
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Case #23-0386653

Divorce Custody
Applicant is a veteran who seeks a divorce from her husband. There is a child and significant property and debt.
August 22, 2023
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Case #23-0389690

Muniment of Title
Adult daughter needs help probating elderly father’s Louisiana Will after his long, storied life.
August 22, 2023
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Case #23-0390703

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parents with special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Legal Partnership, need assistance with guardianship. The child has Noonan syndrome, severe scoliosis, global developmental delay, and is reliant on parents to complete day to day activities. They speak Spanish.
August 22, 2023
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Case #23-0389687

Probate without Will
Client needs help probating her brother’s estate through an application to determine heirship and letters of administration
August 18, 2023
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Case #23-0390628

Divorce
Veteran and victim of domestic violence seeks to divorce her husband and get custody of her twin sons. There is little property or debt.
August 18, 2023
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Case #23-0389281

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parent of special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical-Legal Partnership, needs assistance with guardianship. The child has autism and an intellectual disability. The child is reliant on parent for some activities of daily living. They speak Spanish.
August 17, 2023
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Case #23-0390342

Divorce Abuse Custody
Stay-at-home mother of two children needs assistance with a divorce.
August 11, 2023
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Case #23-0390505

Estate Planning Documents
Assist client with completing will and other estate planning documents.
August 9, 2023
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Case #22-0382627

Private Landlord Tenant Eviction
Client is facing eviction. Virtual Zoom representation is needed before the Harris County Civil Courts at Law. Templates and hands-on mentorship provided. Estimated 3–7-hour commitment.
August 2, 2023
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Case #23-0388737

Divorce Abuse Custody
Unemployed Mother of 3 year old needs assistance with a divorce and child support from her aggressive husband in Liberty County.
August 1, 2023
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Case #23-0389684

Guardianship Children
Applicant is a Spanish-speaking single mom who seeks guardianship over her soon-to-be adult disabled son.
July 31, 2023
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Case #23-0389471

Guardianship Adult
Applicant is a single mom seeking guardianship over her adult disabled son.
July 31, 2023
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Case #23-0389424

Probate
Widow of veteran needs help getting house in her name
July 31, 2023
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Case #23-0389728

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parents of special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical-Legal Partnership, needs assistance with guardianship. The child has Sanfillippo syndrome, gastro issues, vision issues, and developmental delay. The child is reliant on parents for all activities of daily living. They speak Spanish.
July 31, 2023
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Case #22-0379678

Wills Only
Applicant is a single mother of 5 adopted children who is seeking assistance with estate planning documents. All 5 minor children are disabled or terminally ill.
July 27, 2023
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Case #23-0388786

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parents with special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical-Legal Partnership, need assistance with guardianship. The child has chronic lung disease, cerebral palsy, and is reliant on parents for all activities of daily living. They speak Spanish. Parents indicate that they can understand very simple conversations in English.
July 27, 2023
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Case #23-0389158

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parent of special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical-Legal Partnership, needs assistance with guardianship. The child has Down syndrome and a speech impediment. The child is reliant on parent for most activities of daily living. They speak Spanish.
July 26, 2023
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Case #23-0389310

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Grandparent of special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical-Legal Partnership, needs assistance with guardianship. The child has autism and an intellectual disability. The child is reliant on grandparent for all activities of daily living. They speak Spanish. Grandmother understands and speaks some English.
July 25, 2023
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Case #23-0389912

Probate without Will
Client needs assistance with an Application to Determine Heirship and Letters of Administration for her mother’s estate
July 21, 2023
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Case #23-0386843

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parent with special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Legal Partnership, needs assistance with guardianship. The child has autism and intellectual disability. The Applicant understands basic English but primarily speaks Spanish.
July 21, 2023
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Case #23-0388059

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parents with special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Legal Partnership, need assistance with guardianship. The child has cerebral palsy, is quadriplegic, and is reliant on parents for all activities of daily living. They Speak Spanish. Applicant states that she understands some very basic and limited English. Applicant has two adult sons at home that speak English.
July 21, 2023
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Case #23-0388087

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parent with special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Legal Partnership, needs assistance with guardianship. The child has hydrocephaly, cerebral palsy, and is reliant on parent for all activities of daily living. They speak Spanish. Applicant may understand some very basic and limited English.
July 21, 2023
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Case #23-0388296

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parent with special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Legal Partnership, needs assistance with guardianship. The child has epilepsy, thrombocytopenia, and is reliant on parent for all activities of daily living. Applicant primarily speaks Spanish and resides in Fort Bend. Applicant understands some English.
July 21, 2023
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Case #23-0388676

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parent with special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Legal Partnership, needs assistance with guardianship. The child has Down Syndrome and is reliant on parent for most activities of daily living. Applicant speaks Spanish. Applicant may understand some very basic and limited English.
July 21, 2023
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Case #23-0388951

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parents with special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Legal Partnership, need assistance with guardianship. The child has Wolfram Syndrome, type 1 Diabetes, and is reliant on assistance for most activities of daily living. They Speak Spanish.
July 21, 2023
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Case #23-0389546

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parents of special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical-Legal Partnership, needs assistance with guardianship. The child has autism. The child is reliant on parents for some activities of daily living. They speak English, but prefer to communicate in Spanish.
July 21, 2023
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Case #23-0388916

Chapter Bankruptcy
Veteran needs help with bankruptcy
July 20, 2023
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Case #23-0388765

Probate with Will
Client needs help probating his father’s will that is not self-proving.
July 17, 2023
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Case #23-0389602

Divorce Custody
Veteran seeks assistance divorcing her husband and being appointed primary custodian of their son.
July 13, 2023
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Case #23-0388289

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parents with special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Legal Partnership, need assistance with guardianship. The child has down syndrome, gross motor developmental delay, and is reliant on parents for all activities of daily living. Applicants speak Spanish.
July 11, 2023
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Case #23-0389322

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parent of special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical-Legal Partnership, needs assistance with guardianship. The child has Down syndrome and an intellectual disability. The child is reliant on parent for some activities of daily living. They speak English. This case needs to be filed in Fort Bend County.
June 30, 2023
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Case #22-0381105

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parents of a special needs child need assistance with guardianship. The child is non verbal, and has autism and developmental delays. The case needs to be filed in Fort Bend county.
June 28, 2023
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Case #23-0387310

IRS Taxes Examination
The client, who is a single mother of 4, is seeking help submitting an audit reconsideration. The work involves drafting a letter to the IRS explaining the client was a sole proprietor hairdresser and that she supported her 4 children who lived with her all year.
June 26, 2023
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Case #23-0389249

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parents of special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical-Legal Partnership, needs assistance with guardianship. The child has Down syndrome and global developmental delay. The child is reliant on parents for all activities of daily living. They speak Spanish.
June 21, 2023
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Case #23-0386192

IRS Taxes Tax Court
The client is seeking help to determine her collection alternatives after representing herself in tax court. The case involved cancellation of a debt. She may need help submitting an Offer in Compromise. The client is seeking help completing IRS forms and explaining her financial circumstance to the IRS.
June 7, 2023
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Case #23-0387582

Guardianship Children
Spanish-speaking applicant seeks guardianship of her soon-to-be adult disabled son.
June 5, 2023
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Case #23-0387210

Guardianship Children
Spanish-speaking applicant and her husband seek to be appointed guardians of their soon-to-be-adult disabled son.
May 31, 2023
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Case #23-0387986

IRS Taxes Examination
The client is a single mother of 5 children who speaks Spanish. She is seeking help showing she earned income from her cleaning staff job so she does not have to return the refund she already spent on her family. This is a tax court case involving sending correspondence to the IRS and attending phone conferences with the IRS.
May 19, 2023
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Case #23-0387971

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Mother with special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Legal Partnership, needs assistance with guardianship. The child has cerebral palsy and is reliant on mother for all activities of daily living. Applicant speaks Spanish.
April 28, 2023
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Case #19-0365962

Probate
A 51-year-old widow needs assistance probating her husband’s intestate estate. He had 2 children with her and one from a prior relationship.
April 26, 2023
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Case #23-0386347

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Parents with special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical-Legal Partnership, need assistance with guardianship. The child has down’s syndrome and a speech impairment. Applicants speak Spanish.
April 23, 2023
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Case #23-0386519

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Spanish-speaking applicant and her husband seek guardianship over their adult disabled son.
March 13, 2023
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Case #23-0386819

Guardianship Adult
Spanish-speaking applicant and her husband seek to obtain guardianship over their adult disabled son.
March 6, 2023
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