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Case #25-0510413

Expungement
Applicant needs assistance requesting expunction for three (3) dismissed misdemeanors (2016 possession of marijuana; 2018 carrying handgun in motor vehicle; 2020 carrying handgun in motor vehicle and one (1) adjudication of guilt misdemeanor (2016 unlawful carrying of weapon) The statute of limitations for the offenses has expired and he is eligible for the expunction under (1) Article 55A.054 of the […]
February 17, 2026
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Case #25-0498030

Expungement
Applicant needs assistance requesting expunction for two dismissed felonies and a misdemeanor in Harris County: (a) a 2010 felony for theft between $1500-20K; (2) a 2012 felony for forgery; and (3) a 2019 misdemeanor for criminal mischief ($100 <$750). Applicant participated in the Fresh Start program hoping to have a "fresh start" now that he's older. The statute of limitations […]
February 16, 2026
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Case #25-0472625

A senior AccessHealth patient in Fort Bend County needs assistance applying for Social Security Disability benefits. He has not previously applied for benefits. The patient started dialysis in December 2024 and suffers from the effects of the treatment. There is nothing else that can be done for his kidney failure. He started working in the flooring business at 10 years […]
February 16, 2026
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Case #26-0520500

Probate with Will
They were married for over 50 years and now he’s gone. Applicant is still grieving the loss of her beloved husband and the love of her life. She needs assistance with filing an Affidavit of Heirship to keep the marital home and to have a place to live. She is hoping to connect with an attorney that can help her […]
February 16, 2026
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Case #25-0512646

Estate Planning Documents
Pro bono estate planning offers attorneys a unique opportunity to bring peace of mind to those who need it most. Many individuals simply don’t know where to begin when it comes to organizing their affairs or making important end-of-life decisions. By volunteering your time, you can help a Spanish-speaking woman ensure her wishes are respected, while also making a meaningful […]
February 13, 2026
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Case #25-0505751

Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs help requesting nondisclosure for a 2013 felony in Harris County (theft under $1500).
February 12, 2026
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Case #25-0500834

Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs help requesting nondisclosure for a 2015 felony in Harris County (theft under $1500).
February 12, 2026
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Case #25-0500832

Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs assistance requesting a nondisclosure of a 2011 misdemeanor (burglary of a vehicle) in Harris County.
February 12, 2026
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Case #25-0494232

Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs assistance requesting nondisclosure for 2016 misdemeanor (forgery) in Harris County.
February 11, 2026
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Case #26-0521392

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 an intellectual disability and is reliant on parents for all activities of daily living. Parents speak Spanish and very little English.
February 11, 2026
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Case #26-0519580

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 intellectual and physical disabilities and is reliant on parents for all activities of daily living. Parents speak Spanish and very basic English.
February 11, 2026
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Case #26-0518785

Expungement
Individual needs help with an expunction for one count of felony criminal mischief in Harris County. She is eligible for expunction for statute of limitations expunction under Article 55A of the Code of Criminal Procedure. Successful expunction will allow the individual more opportunities for housing, education, and employment.
February 11, 2026
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Case #25-0482982

Wills Only
Disabled 68yo woman needs assistance with the preparation of a Transfer on Death Deed. Her aim is to assure that her home is left to only one of her sons. Applicant is not able to travel but indicates that she can get the document notarized and filed.
February 11, 2026
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Case #25-0498040

Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs assistance filing for nondisclosure of 2011 misdemeanor (theft by check) in Harris County.
February 11, 2026
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Case #25-0494233

Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs assistance requesting nondisclosure of 1992 misdemeanor (theft $20-$200) in Harris County.
February 11, 2026
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Case #26-0522122

Divorce Abuse
Disabled 50yo woman needs assistance with a divorce. Parties have no children. Only property is a house.
February 10, 2026
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Case #25-0495816

Expungement
Applicant needs assistance requesting expunction for two (2) dismissed misdemeanors – (1) 2009 – theft; (2) 2017 – assault family member. The statute of limitations for the offenses has expired and she is eligible for an expunction under Article 55A.054 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Applicant participated in the Fresh Start program hoping she can get more employment […]
February 10, 2026
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Case #25-0501988

Divorce
Disabled applicant needs assistance with divorce. Parties have no children or property.
February 10, 2026
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Case #25-0489886

Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs assistance requesting nondisclosure for a 1994 misdemeanor (theft $20-$200) and a 2003 felony (obtain drugs by fraud).
February 9, 2026
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Case #25-0502355

Expungement
Applicant needs assistance requesting four expunction for four (4) dismissed misdemeanors – (1)1996 theft $20-200 check; (2) 2004 theft $20-200 check; (3) 2008 theft by check $50-$500; and (4) 2009 theft by check $50-$500. The statute of limitations for the offenses have expired and she is eligible for an expunction under Article 55A.054 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. […]
February 9, 2026
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Case #25-0489884

Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs assistance requesting nondisclosure for 2009 misdemeanor in Harris County (theft $50-$500).
February 9, 2026
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Case #25-0493344

Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs assistance requesting nondisclosure of 2014 felony in Harris County (burglary of habitation).
February 9, 2026
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Case #25-0506051

Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs help requesting nondisclosure for 2015 felony in Harris County (possession of controlled substance).
February 8, 2026
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Case #25-0503807

Expungement
Individual needs assistance requesting expunction of 2016 misdemeanor possession in Harris County.
February 8, 2026
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Case #25-0500840

Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs assistance requesting nondisclosure for a 2020 misdemeanor in Harris County (assault).
February 8, 2026
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Case #25-0497011

Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs assistance requesting nondisclosure of 2015 misdemeanor in Harris County (prostitution).
February 8, 2026
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Case #25-0504694

Estate Planning Documents
Pro bono estate planning offers attorneys a unique opportunity to bring peace of mind to those who need it most. Many individuals simply don’t know where to begin when it comes to organizing their affairs or making important end-of-life decisions. By volunteering your time, you can help this 76-year-old woman ensure her wishes are respected, while also making a meaningful […]
February 6, 2026
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Case #26-0524757

Probate with Will
Urgent probate assistance is needed for a Navy veteran’s widow to secure her home and access frozen assets after a sudden loss of all household income.
February 5, 2026
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Case #26-0517564

Probate without Will
Daughter needs assistance with an Affidavit of Heirship to finalize dad’s affairs. Her father passed away at the end of last year. Decedent’s main asset is the home he was living in. If you can help this family, please reach out today.
February 5, 2026
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Case #25-0499089

Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Veteran needs assistance requesting nondisclosure of a 2015 agg assault with a deadly weapon charge in Brazoria County for which she successfully completed community supervision in order to improve her employment opportunities.
February 2, 2026
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Case #25-0515947

Wills Only
Veteran with a small estate wishes to make a will and other estate planning documents.
February 2, 2026
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Case #25-0474149

Discharge Upgrade
Veteran seeks an upgrade to her discharge characterization.
January 30, 2026
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Case #25-0498399

Probate with Will
Young adult applicant needs help probating his father’s Last Will and Testament after father’s long health battle.
January 30, 2026
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Case #25-0511029

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Mother is in need of a guardianship over her 18-year-old daughter with Down Syndrome who is also receiving chemotherapy at Texas Children’s Hospital for a 2024 leukemia diagnosis. A guardianship is needed so mom can continue to consent to medical treatment and obtain her medication. The daughter knows limited sign language but is nonverbal and needs substantial help with daily […]
January 29, 2026
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Case #25-0488991

Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs assistance requesting nondisclosure for 2010 misdemeanor in Harris County (tampering with government record).
January 28, 2026
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Case #25-0488997

Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs assistance requesting nondisclosure of 2008 felony (theft $20k<100k) in Harris County.
January 28, 2026
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Case #25-0488996

Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs assistance requesting nondisclosures for a 2013 misdemeanor (theft $500-<1,500) in Harris County.
January 28, 2026
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Case #26-0518426

Estate Planning Documents
Pro bono estate planning offers attorneys a unique opportunity to bring peace of mind to those who need it most. Many individuals simply don’t know where to begin when it comes to organizing their affairs or making important end-of-life decisions. By volunteering your time, you can help this senior gentleman in Fort Bend Co. ensure his wishes are respected, while […]
January 28, 2026
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Case #25-0489250

Non Disclosure of Criminal Record
Individual needs assistance requesting nondisclosure for 2021 misdemeanor in Harris County (discharging a firearm in metro area).
January 28, 2026
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Case #25-0515023

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Single father with special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Legal Partnership, needs assistance with guardianship. The child has developmental delays and is reliant on parent for all activities of daily living. Parent speaks Spanish.
January 28, 2026
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Case #25-0498095

Discharge Upgrade
Veteran seeks a correction of her discharge from Uncharacterized to Honorable
January 26, 2026
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Case #25-0506049

Expungement
Applicant needs assistance requesting two expunctions for 2 misdemeanors in Harris County (a 2006 possession of controlled substance and 2006 unlawful carry of weapon). The statute of limitations for the offense has expired and he/she is eligible for an expunction under Article 55A.054 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and Petitioner was convicted of an offense committed before September […]
January 23, 2026
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Case #26-0518656

Private Landlord Tenant Repairs
A senior veteran needs an advocate after a hidden water heater leak caused his electricity bills to skyrocket.
January 21, 2026
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Case #26-0521062

Estate Planning Documents
Military veteran client wants to make a will and other estate planning documents.
January 21, 2026
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Case #26-0517135

Estate Planning Documents
A 46-year-old woman with special needs child needs assistance with estate planning documents to ensure there’s a plan in place for her children. She speaks primarily Khmer (Cambodia), but HVL has resources to assist with translation. She also has relatives that can help with translation. Please note that applicant’s primary communication method is by telephone; she does not know how […]
January 20, 2026
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Case #26-0516277

Estate Planning Documents
A 50-year-old man with special needs child needs assistance with estate planning documents. He primarily can communicate by phone. He does not know how to use email or text. The Volunteer Attorney may need to meet with the applicant in person or mail documents if necessary. He wants to make sure if something were to happen to him, there are […]
January 20, 2026
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Case #25-0511690

Alternatives to Guardianship
A young adult with a disability turned 18 and needs various estate documents for their selected people to help them make life decisions as an adult. The documents requested and selected agents are listed in the questionnaire. HVL has an online form builder to prepare the documents or templates.
January 20, 2026
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Case #25-0488759

Probate without Will
A 72-year-old woman needs assistance with filing an Heirship to finalize her mother’s final affairs. She is very cooperative and really looking forward to working with pro bono attorney in this process. If you would like to help, please connect today.
January 20, 2026
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Case #25-0508457

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 intellectual and developmental delays and is reliant on parents for all activities of daily living.
January 16, 2026
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Case #25-0475389

IRS Tax Issue
Applicant needs help setting up a payment plan or OIC with the IRS.
January 14, 2026
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Case #25-0491198

IRS Tax Issue
Applicant needs assistance with setting up an payment plan and submitting an offer in compromise.
January 14, 2026
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Case #25-0514296

IRS Tax Issue
Applicant needs assistance with collection appeal process after the IRS incorrectly applied payment checks to the wrong years and accounts. Applicant divorced husband and proceeds were used to pay off IRS debt from 22′ (joint filing) and 23′ (single filing of husband only). IRS made a mistake and applied 22′ to the 23′ year and vise versa. This left a […]
January 12, 2026
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Case #25-0515320

Small Estate Affidavit
Surviving spouse needs help completing a Small Estate Affidavit so she can settle her late husband’s estate and secure the family home in her name.
January 7, 2026
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Case #25-0471759

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Single mother with a special needs child, from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical-Legal Partnership, needs assistance with guardianship. The child was diagnosed with Malan overgrowth syndrome and developmental delays and is reliant on the parent for all activities of daily living. The client speaks Spanish.
January 7, 2026
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Case #25-0511195

Probate with Will
The lack of homeownership, particularly in areas prone to natural disasters, significantly impacts the repair and recovery process. You can help this 60-year-old English speaker from the HVL / AccessHealth Medical-Legal Partnership put the home in which she lives in her name so that the Texas GLO’s Revitalization Department can help her with repairs to the home after Harvey and […]
December 23, 2025
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Case #25-0506081

Guardianship Adult
Parents with special needs child from Texas Children’s Hospital Medical Legal Partnership need assistance with guardianship. The child has intellectual and developmental delays and is reliant on parents for all activities of daily living. Both parents speak Spanish, though the applicant does speak some English. This case needs to be filed in Harris County.
December 22, 2025
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Case #25-0496056

Alternatives to Guardianship
A 22-year-old young adult with a disability (autism) needs a set of estate planning documents to authorize trusted individuals to assist him with important life decisions as he faces adulthood. The documents requested and the agents selected are listed in a questionnaire. HVL has both an online form builder and templates to prepare the documents. The young man speaks both […]
December 22, 2025
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Case #25-0511988

Probate with Will
A 69-year-old widow needs assistance with probating her husband’s Will to consolidate the property interest in the marital home into her name. As she goes through her first season without her spouse, she is hoping to connect with an attorney who can help her navigate through legal challenges. Please note the widow has some challenges with texting and using emails. […]
December 22, 2025
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Case #25-0506033

Guardianship of Disabled Adult Child
Single mom seeks guardianship of her soon-to-be adult severely disabled son. This case will need to be filed in Montgomery County.
December 22, 2025
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Case #25-0491625

Probate with Will
Applicant lost his mom in August of this year. Also having lost his vision due to medical illness, he’s trying his best to navigate through the legal system to have her Will be probated. He is hoping to connect with a pro bono attorney that can help him through this difficult time. Due to being legally blind, applicant is unable […]
December 19, 2025
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Case #25-0512151

Estate Planning Documents
An 82-year-old woman is needing assistance with reviewing and updating estate planning to reflect her current wishes. Your assistance would mean a lot and give her the gift of peace. With limited assistance with transportation, she is hoping to connect with an attorney that can travel to Huntsville, Spring or Woodlands area. If you can help, please connect today.
December 18, 2025
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Case #25-0483511

Probate with Will
Applicant needs help probating her father’s holographic Will so she can secure the family home.
December 17, 2025
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Case #25-0485751

IRS Tax Issue
Client needs assistance with an Audit Reconsideration for his 2021 and 2022 tax returns.
December 15, 2025
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Case #25-0510171

Alternatives to Guardianship
A young adult with a disability turned 18 and needs various estate documents for their selected people to help them make life decisions as an adult. The documents requested and selected agents are listed in the questionnaire. HVL has an online form builder to prepare the documents or templates.
December 15, 2025
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Case #25-0506026

An AccessHealth patient in Fort Bend County needs assistance applying for Social Security Disability benefits. He has several health conditions, some from prior injuries, that will likely qualify him for disability benefits. With your support, he will be able to clearly document how his medical conditions limit his ability to work and interfere with daily living activities. The patient speaks […]
December 12, 2025
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Case #25-0507564

An AccessHealth patient in Fort Bend County needs assistance applying for Social Security Disability benefits. She has applied numerous times before but was denied for lack of information. The patient has worked mostly as a housekeeper and cashier and she has a ninth grade education. With your support, she will be able to clearly document how her medical conditions limit […]
December 12, 2025
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Case #25-0508798

Estate Planning Documents
Pro bono estate planning offers attorneys a unique opportunity to bring peace of mind to those who need it most. Many individuals simply don’t know where to begin when it comes to organizing their affairs or making important end-of-life decisions. By volunteering your time, you can help this man ensure his wishes are respected, while also making a meaningful contribution […]
December 12, 2025
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Case #25-0497070

Probate without Will
Pro bono estate planning offers attorneys a unique opportunity to bring peace of mind to those who need it most. By volunteering your time, you can help this relatively young widow ensure her wishes are respected, while also making a meaningful contribution to the community. In this case, you’ll be assisting a patient from the HVL/AccessHealth Medical-Legal Partnership, providing her […]
December 12, 2025
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Case #25-0504371

Alternatives to Guardianship
This is a unique opportunity for a compassionate attorney to advocate for a disabled 18-year-old’s autonomy by ensuring essential guidance and security in his daily life. Your assistance with 5 alternatives to guardianship documents will play a vital role in ensuring the client’s well-being and stability in his future decisions. This case is part of the HVL/AccessHealth Medical-Legal Partnership and […]
December 9, 2025
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Case #25-0475191

Muniment of Title
Daughter needs assistance with probating Mother’s Will as Muniment of Title. This would help the family transfer real property into the proper beneficiary’s name. If you can help, please reach out.
December 8, 2025
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Case #25-0504566

Probate with Will
Disabled son needs help probating his mom’s will as Muniment of Title so he can make sure he has stable housing.
November 12, 2025
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Case #24-0420050

IRS Taxes Offer In Compromise
Applicant cant afford to pay back taxes and needs help setting up an offer in compromise or payment plan.
October 22, 2025
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Case #25-0488754

Small Estate Affidavit
Widowed needs assistance with filing a Motion to Access Financial Records and Small Estate Affidavit to gain access to deceased husband’s bank account. She speaks primarily Amharcic. HVL has resources for interpretation which will help with all client communication.
October 15, 2025
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Case #25-0483210

Probate with Will
Son needs help with filing an heirship proceeding to settle dad’s final affairs and to find closure. If you can help, please reach out today.
September 29, 2025
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Case #25-0478383

Veteran s Appeals
Disabled veteran is appealing a denial by the VA for the Family Caregiver Program.
August 21, 2025
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Case #25-0481395

Probate with Will
Applicant needs assistance with probating will to have access to safe deposit box and to transfer properties into her name. Applicant is a Spanish speaker–HVL has resources for translation and applicant’s neighbor can also help with translation.
August 18, 2025
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