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Estates, wills, small-estate affidavits, and conservatorships of property.

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    Will Form for a Married Person Who Does not Have Children (Bilingual English/Spanish)

    This form is a legal document used to create a will for a married person who does not have children. It asks the person to state their full name and confirm that this document cancels any previous wills they may have made.

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    Will Form For a Married Person Who Does Not Have Children (English)

    This form is a Will designed for a married person who does not have children. It asks the user to state their full name, confirm their spouse's name, and state their wishes for how their property and money should be given away after they pass away.

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    Will Form For a Married Person Who Has Children (Bilingual English/Spanish)

    This form is a template for creating a will for a married person who has children. It asks the user to provide identifying information and states that this document cancels any previous wills they may have made.

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    Will Form For a Married Person Who Has Children (English)

    This form is a Will designed for a married person who has children or grandchildren. It asks the person to list their full name, their spouse's name, and the full names of all their living and deceased children and grandchildren.

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    Will Form For a Person who is Single, Widowed, or Divorced and Does Not Have Children (Bilingual English/Spanish)

    This form is a legal document used to create a will for a person who is single, widowed, or divorced and does not have any children or grandchildren. It asks the person to provide their full name and confirms that this document cancels any previous wills they may have made.

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    Will Form For a Person Who is Single, Widowed, or Divorced and Does Not Have Children (English)

    This form is a legal document used to create a will for someone who is single, widowed, or divorced and has no children or grandchildren. It asks the person to state their full name and who should receive their property and money.

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    Will Form For a Person Who is Single, Widowed or Divorced and Who Has Children (Bilingual English/Spanish)

    This form is a legal document used to create a will for a person who is single, widowed, or divorced and has children. It asks the person to state their full name and confirm that this document cancels any previous wills they may have made.

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    Will Form for a Person Who is Single, Widowed, or Divorced and Who Has Children (English)

    This form is a Will designed for people who are single, widowed, or divorced and who have children. It asks the person to list their full name and the names of their living and deceased children and grandchildren.

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  • FM-TA-111

    Order Dismissing Petition for Authorization for Temporary Care of a Child

    This form is used to ask the judge to cancel a request for temporary permission to care for minor children. If the judge agrees, they will sign an order dismissing the case.

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  • HA-TODD-101

    Transfer on Death Deed

    This form is used to transfer ownership of real estate to another person after the owner dies. It is described as a way to pass property without going through the court process called probate.

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  • PR-DJ-110

    Certificate of Last Known Mailing Address

    This form is used to officially state the last known mailing and email addresses for another person involved in a case. It requires the person filing the form to sign and provide their own contact information.

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  • PR-Gen-116

    Civil Case Information Sheet

    This form is an information sheet that must be filled out when starting a new case in civil, family, probate, or mental health court. It asks for details about the people involved, the type of case, and what the person is asking the court for.

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    Will - Single, Widowed, or Divorced, with Children

    This form helps someone create a simple will if they are single, widowed, or divorced and have children. It asks the person to name who should receive their property and who should care for their minor children.

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    Default Annulment Forms (No Kids) - Guided Form

    This guided form helps create documents needed to ask the court to cancel a marriage when there are no children involved and one spouse will not participate in the process.

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    Houston Volunteer Lawyers Holographic Will Sample

    This document provides sample examples of holographic wills, which are types of wills that must be written entirely in the person's own handwriting. It shows how to declare who gets your belongings and who will manage your estate.

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    Small Estate Affidavit

    This form is used to declare facts about a person's estate when that person died without a will. It is used to transfer property to heirs without going through a full probate process, provided the estate's value is $75,000 or less.

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    Small Estate Affidavit Spanish (Harris County)

    This form is a Spanish version of an affidavit used for small estates in Harris County. It is a sworn statement about the assets of a deceased person.

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    Will - Married with Children

    This form helps a married person who has children create a legal document called a will. It asks for identifying information about the person making the will, their spouse, and all their children and grandchildren.

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    Will - Married with Children (Bilingual)

    This form is used to create a will for a person who is married and has children. It asks the user to provide identifying information and states that this document cancels any previous wills.

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    Will - Married without Children

    This form helps a married person who has no children create a legal document called a Will. It asks the person to state who they are, confirm they are married, and state who should receive their property and money when they pass away.

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    Will - Married without Children (Bilingual)

    This form is used to create a will for a person who is married and does not have children. It asks the user to state their full name and confirms that this document cancels any previous wills they may have made.

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    Will - Single (not married, widowed, or divorced) with Children

    This form is used to create a will for a person who is single, widowed, or divorced and has children. It asks the person to list their own name and the full names of their living and deceased children and grandchildren.

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    Will - Single (not married, widowed, or divorced) with Children (Bilingual)

    This form is used to create a will for someone who is single, widowed, or divorced and has children. It asks the person to state their full name and confirms that this document cancels any previous wills they may have made.

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    Will - Single (not married, widowed, or divorced) without Children

    This form is used to create a legal document called a Will for people who are single, widowed, or divorced and do not have any children. It asks the person filling it out to list their name and decide who should receive their property and money.

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    Will - Single (not married, widowed, or divorced) without Children (Bilingual)

    This form is used to create a will for someone who is single, widowed, or divorced and does not have any children or grandchildren. It asks the person to provide their full name and confirms that this document cancels any previous wills they may have made.

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  • CB-CHT-100-Int

    Motion to Transfer Venue - Guided Form

    This form is a guided way to ask the judge to move a civil case to a different court location. The judge will complete and sign the order after you file the motion.

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  • CB-CHT-101

    Order on Motion to Transfer Venue

    This form is an order that a judge signs after considering a request to move a civil case to a different location. If the judge agrees, the form will state where the case is being moved.

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  • CB-CHT-300-Guided

    Motion and Order for a Nunc Pro Tunc (Correct Clerical Mistake) - Guided Form

    This form is a guided way to ask the court to correct a small mistake that was made by the court clerk. If the judge agrees with your request, the judge will sign the form.

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  • CV-CCE-302 Order on Agreed Nunc Pro Tunc

    Nunc Pro Tunc Order on Motion

    This form is an order that a judge signs when they agree to change a court record to fix a small mistake. It is used to officially record a judgment that corrects a clerical error.

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  • FM-CONS-200

    Order on Motion to Consolidate SAPCR with Divorce

    This form is used to ask the court to combine two separate cases—a SAPCR case and a divorce case—into one. If the judge agrees, they will sign the form to combine the lawsuits.

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  • PR-Cont1-134

    Motion for Continuance and Notice of Hearing

    This form is used to ask the court to change the date of a hearing or trial. It also sets a date and time for a hearing to discuss the request to change the date.

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  • PR-Cont1-134-Int

    Motion for Continuance - Guided Form

    This form is a guided way to ask the court to change a scheduled court date. It is used to request that the hearing be set for a different time.

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  • PR-Cont-200

    Order on Motion for Continuance

    This form is an official order that a judge uses to write down the court's decision about a request to postpone a hearing or trial. It records whether the request was approved or denied and sets a new date and time if it was approved.

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  • PR-Cont2-104

    Agreed Motion for Continuance

    This form is used to ask the court to change the date of a hearing or trial. It is used when both people involved in the case agree to the change, so a hearing is not needed to approve it.

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  • PR-Dis1-104

    Agreed Motion to Dismiss without Prejudice

    This form is used when both sides agree that the court should dismiss the case. Signing it means the case is dismissed, but it does not prevent either side from filing a new lawsuit later.

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  • PR-DJ-111

    Military Status Affidavit

    This form is an affidavit used to provide sworn statements about another person's military status to the court. It asks the person signing the form to state facts they know to be true and correct.

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  • PR-DJ-135

    Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment and Notice of Hearing

    This form is used to ask a judge to cancel a default judgment that was issued because the person filing missed a hearing or a deadline. It also includes a notice for the hearing date.

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  • PR-DJ-218

    Order on Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment

    This form is an official order that a judge uses to decide whether or not to cancel a default judgment. It records the judge's decision after reviewing a Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment.

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  • PR-JPJURY-100

    Justice Court Jury Trial Request

    This form is used to ask the court for a jury trial in a Justice Court case. The form requires the person filing it to state whether the case is an eviction or not, as this affects when a jury fee must be paid.

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  • PR-Non1-408

    Notice of Nonsuit without Prejudice

    This form is used to officially tell the court that you are withdrawing a lawsuit you started. The phrase "without prejudice" means you might be able to file a similar lawsuit later.

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  • PR-Non1-408 - Guided

    Dismiss your case (Nonsuit) - Guided Form

    This form is used to ask the court to dismiss a lawsuit that you started. The term "Without Prejudice" means you might be able to file a new lawsuit later.

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  • PR-Pos-104

    Motion for Citation by Posting

    This form is used to ask the court for permission to officially notify another person (the Respondent) by posting the notice at the courthouse or sending it electronically. It is used when the person filing cannot find the Respondent after trying to locate them.

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  • PR-Pos-111

    Affidavit for Citation by Posting

    This form is a sworn statement used to tell the court that the person filing cannot find the other spouse and has tried many ways to locate them. It asks the court to allow service of papers by posting.

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  • PR-Pos-200

    Order on Motion for Citation by Posting

    This form is an order that a judge signs to allow a person to be officially notified (served) by posting the notice at the courthouse door.

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  • PR-Pub1-104

    Motion for Citation by Publication [Divorce with Children]

    This form is used to ask the court for permission to officially notify another person (the Respondent) about a divorce case by publishing the notice in a newspaper or on a public website. It requires the filer to state that they have tried to find the Respondent but were unsuccessful.

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  • PR-Pub1-111

    Affidavit for Citation by Publication [Divorce with Children]

    This form is a sworn statement used to tell the court that the person filing cannot find the other spouse. It asks the court for permission to serve legal papers by publishing them, which is a formal way of notifying someone when they cannot be found through normal means.

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  • PR-Pub1-111-Int

    Serve the other party when you cannot find them - Step 1 of 2 - Affidavit and Motion

    This form is a request to the court to allow you to serve a party when you cannot locate them. It is the first step in a two-part process for this request.

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  • PR-Pub1-200

    Order on Motion for Citation by Publication [Divorce with Children]

    This document is an order from the judge that can grant permission to serve someone in a divorce case by publishing a notice. It is used in divorce cases involving children.

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  • PR-Pub2-104

    Motion for Citation by Publication [Other]

    This form is used to ask the court for permission to officially notify someone (the Respondent) by publishing a notice in a newspaper or on a public website. It is used when the person filing the form cannot find the Respondent through normal means.

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  • PR-Pub2-111

    Affidavit for Citation by Publication [Other]

    This form is a sworn statement used to tell the court that the person who needs to be officially notified (the Respondent) could not be found through normal means. It asks the court to allow the case to proceed by publishing a notice instead of serving the person directly.

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  • PR-Pub2-200

    Order on Motion for Citation by Publication [Other]

    This form is an order that a judge signs to allow a person to be served with official court papers by publication. It names the person who needs to be served and lists the laws that allow this method.

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  • PR-Pub3-111

    Affidavit for Service by Publication (Divorce, No Children)

    This form is an affidavit used to ask the court for permission to serve legal papers by publication when the person you are divorcing cannot be found. It requires the person filing to swear that they have made many efforts to locate the other spouse.

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  • PR-Rei-104

    Motion to Reinstate Case on Docket and Notice of Hearing

    This form is used to ask a judge to officially restart a case that was previously dismissed. It also sets a date and time for a hearing about the request.

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  • PR-Rei-200

    Order on Motion to Reinstate Case on Docket

    This form is an order that a judge signs to put a case back on the court's official list. It confirms that the case is being brought back as if it was never taken off the list.

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  • PR-Ret-104

    Motion to Retain Case on Docket and Notice of Hearing

    This form is used to ask the court to keep a case active on the court's list. It also sets a date and time for a hearing regarding this request.

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  • PR-Ret-104-Guided

    Dismissal for Want of Prosecution - Guided Form

    This guided form is used to reply to a notice that a case might be dismissed, or to ask the judge to reopen a case that was already dismissed.

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  • PR-Ret-200

    Order on Motion to Retain Case on Docket

    This form is an order that a judge signs to keep a case listed on the court's official record. It confirms that the court has decided to keep the case active on the docket.

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  • PR-RMT-101 Order on Motion for Use of Emergency Procedures

    Order on Motion for Use of Emergency Procedures (Non-Family Law)

    This form is an order that the judge signs after considering a request to use emergency procedures for a court hearing. It can also order that the hearing must happen by phone or video call.

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  • PR-DJ-112

    Military Status Declaration

    This form is a declaration used when filing a lawsuit to state the military status of another person. It asks the signer to confirm if the other person is currently in the military or if they know the status through other means.

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  • PR-Pos-130

    Statement of the Evidence - Citation by Posting [Divorce without Children]

    This form is a record used after a trial to state the evidence presented in a divorce case where the other person was served by posting. It confirms details about the marriage, property, and the absence of children.

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  • PR-PUB1-130

    Statement of the Evidence – Citation by Publication [Divorce with Children]

    This form is a written summary of the evidence presented during a trial hearing in a divorce case involving children. It asks the court to record key facts about the marriage, the children, and the proposed division of property.

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  • PR-Pub1-130

    Statement of the Evidence – Citation by Publication [Divorce without Children]

    This form is a written record of the evidence presented during a trial hearing for a divorce when there are no children involved. It asks the parties to confirm details about their marriage, property, and how the divorce was handled.

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  • PR-Pub2-130

    Statement of the Evidence - Citation by Publication [Other]

    This form is a written record of the evidence presented during a court hearing. It asks for details about who appeared, how the other party was notified, and confirms that the evidence was introduced and admitted in court.

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  • CB-AI-101

    Order Appointing a Language Interpreter

    This form is used to ask the judge to officially appoint a language interpreter for court proceedings. If the judge agrees, they will sign the form to make the interpreter's appointment official.

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  • CV-RMT-104-Order on Objection to Notice of Proceeding

    Order on Objection to Notice of Proceeding [Civil, Non-Family]

    This form is an order signed by a judge after the court considers objections about whether a court hearing will happen in person or virtually. It states whether the objection is ruled against or allowed.

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  • FM-AA-203

    Adult Adoption with Name Change Decree

    This form is a court document that records the judge's official decision to grant an adult adoption and approve a name change. It requires details about the adult being adopted, the people involved, and the court's findings.

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  • FM-AA-300

    Decree Granting Adoption of an Adult - No Name Change (Set A)

    This form is a document that a judge signs to officially grant the adoption of an adult when no name change is requested. It records details about the hearing, the people present, and the court's findings regarding the adoption.

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  • FM-FH-106-Order to Extend TRO

    Order to Extend TRO

    This form is used for a judge to sign an order that extends a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) past its usual 14-day limit. It requires the court to find that there is good reason for the extension.

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  • FM-FH-308-TRO Child Support Order

    Temporary Child Support Order

    This form is used by the court to officially set temporary orders for child support. It asks the judge to sign the order, which details who pays, who receives, and the amount of support for the child(ren).

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  • FM-FH-312-TRO Medical Dental Support Order

    Temporary Medical and Dental Support Order

    This form is used by a judge to create temporary orders about medical and dental support for children. It sets out who must provide the insurance and how much money must be paid for medical costs.

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  • FM-FH-TRO-206-Temporary Standard Possession Order

    Temporary Standard Possession Order

    This form is used to ask the judge to set temporary rules about who gets to have the child(ren) and when. It sets out a schedule for possession and access until a final order is made.

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  • FM-TA-101

    Order for Temporary Authorization for Care of Minor Children

    This form is used to ask the court for a temporary order that allows someone to care for minor children. If the judge signs it, the person is given permission to make certain decisions for the children's care.

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  • FM-TRAN-200

    Order Transferring Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship

    This form is an order that a judge signs to move a case about a parent-child relationship to a different county. It is used when the court decides that moving the case is appropriate based on where the people and children live.

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  • PR-Dis1-200

    Agreed Order Dismissing Case without Prejudice

    This form is used to create an order that dismisses a case without prejudice, meaning the case can potentially be brought back later. It requires signatures from both parties and the judge.

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  • PR-Non1-200

    Order Granting Nonsuit without Prejudice

    This form is an order that a judge signs to officially dismiss a case without prejudice. It is used after a motion for nonsuit has been filed and the judge agrees with the request.

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    Order Approving Small Estate Affidavit

    This form is an order that a judge signs to approve a Small Estate Affidavit. It confirms that the court has the right to handle the estate and that the estate qualifies as a small estate under Texas law.

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    Order Approving Small Estate Affidavit with Minor Heirs

    This form is an order that a judge signs to approve a Small Estate Affidavit when the deceased person left behind minor children. It directs that the property meant for the minor children should be kept in the court's registry account.

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    Order Approving Small Estate Affidavit with Sole Distributee

    This form is an order that a judge signs to approve a Small Estate Affidavit when there is only one person who will receive the property. The judge confirms that the estate meets the rules for a small estate.

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  • FM-SAP-MOD-504-Order on Objection to Notice of Proceeding

    Order on Objection to Notice of Proceeding [SAPCR or Modification]

    This form is an order signed by the judge after the court considers objections about whether a court hearing should happen in person or virtually. It states whether the objection is dismissed or kept in place.

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  • FM-TA-114

    Order for Renewal of Temporary Authorization to Care for Children

    This form is an order that, if signed by the judge, renews a temporary permission to care for children. It records that the court heard a request to renew the authorization and grants the renewal because the need for the order continues.

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  • CV-TCPA-102

    Anti-SLAPP Case Assessment Worksheet

    This worksheet is a tool to help someone who thinks they might be sued for speaking out in public to gather information before meeting with a lawyer. It asks the person to provide details about themselves, the people who might sue them, and the details of the potential lawsuit.

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  • DBA-102-Directive to Physicians - Living Will

    Directive to Physicians - Living Will (Dallas Bar Association)

    This document is an Advance Directive that lets a person state their wishes regarding medical care and treatment if they become too ill or injured to speak for themselves. It asks the person to choose preferences for what treatments should continue or stop.

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  • HA-TODD-101-GUIDED

    Transfer on Death Deed - Guided Form

    This is a guided form that helps people fill out paperwork to transfer ownership of a home to someone after the person passes away. It is a way to transfer property that does not require making a will or going through probate court.

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  • HA-TODD-KIT

    Texas Transfer Toolkit - Full

    This toolkit provides forms to help people transfer ownership of property, like a home or car, to someone else after they pass away. It is designed to help avoid the court process called probate.

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  • HB-PLH-101

    Directive to Physicians for Texans

    This form, called a Directive to Physicians, is a legal document that lets you write down your wishes about medical care for the future. It helps tell doctors what kind of treatment you want if you become too sick or injured to speak for yourself.

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  • PR-AC-404

    Notice of Current Address

    This form is used to tell the court that your address has changed while a lawsuit is ongoing. It asks the court to update its records with your new mailing address, phone number, and email.

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  • PR-AC-406

    Notice of Employer's Address

    This form is used to give the court information about where a person works. It asks for the name and address of the current employer, or it allows the person to state that they are unemployed.

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  • PR-POS-110

    Certificate of Last Known Address - Service by Posting

    This form is a Certificate of Last Known Mailing Address that a person files to tell the court the last known mailing address for another person in a case. It is used to certify this address according to a specific Texas rule.

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  • PR-Pos-111-Int

    Serve the other party when you cannot find them - Step 2 of 2 - Statement of Evidence, Military, Address - Guided Form

    This form helps create documents needed for serving someone when you cannot find them, using methods like posting or service by publication.

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    End-of-Life Documents - TAMU REC

    This document is an informational report that explains different legal papers related to end-of-life planning, such as wills, powers of attorney, and living wills. It describes what these documents are and the general rules for creating them.

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    Self-Proving Wills

    This document explains what self-proving wills are and how they can make the process of proving a will easier. It describes the rules for making both holographic and attested wills self-proving.

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    Texas Descent and Distribution

    This chart shows the general rules in Texas about how property will be divided if a person dies without a will. It explains what happens to different types of property based on who the person was survived by.

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    如何在德州（Texas）减少遗产认证（Probate）需求 | How to Minimize the Need for Probate in Texas

    This article explains different ways to own property in Texas to help people avoid the court process called probate when they pass away. It discusses property types, ownership methods, and legal tools like Transfer-on-Death Deeds.

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    死亡转让地契 | Transfer on Death Deeds (TODDs)

    This information explains what a Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) is and how it works to transfer real estate after someone passes away. It describes that using a TODD can transfer property without needing to go through the court process called probate.

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