The Crim Pro Ex Libris Juris series highlights general topics and legal information resources on Texas Criminal Procedure. This post summarizes the information found in the State Bar of Texas Criminal Justice Section publication The Texas Criminal Justice Process: A Citizen’s Guide, the Wex legal dictionary of the Legal Information Institute, and the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Read moreSmall Estate Affidavits
If a family member has died intestate (without a will), what are the next steps to transferring the property of the decedent’s estate? Probate can be overwhelming and an expensive process. Currently, any executor, administrator, or guardian in Harris County must be represented by counsel. What are my options if the estate is small and only consists of property that amounts to $75,000 or less? Probate may not be required in this case if the transfer of property qualifies for a Small Estate Affidavit.
Read moreCrim Pro: IDs for Reentry
The following Crim Pro post highlights resources for obtaining primary and alternative identification documents (IDs).
Read moreCiv Pro: Get Ready for a Court Hearing
Now that you know the procedure for setting a hearing for your court case as a self-represented litigant, it’s time to prepare yourself for appearing in court. This post in the Civ Pro blog series will suggest resources to help self-represented litigants prepare for a hearing for a civil case.
Read moreCiv Pro: 5 Sources for Drafting Legal Letters
If you are facing a legal problem, and you have already tried other methods to solve it and are considering taking to someone to court, you may send them a demand letter notifying them of your intent to take legal action. A demand letter begins the negotiation process with the aim to settle the legal dispute without going to court.
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