The Duke Firm Self-Help Center

Save time and money while getting peace of mind

The Duke Firm offers a flat-fee guarantee if your legal issue is a common one. Our flat-fee services cover the following standard legal issues. Just click on your issue, answer a few brief questions, and you will be on your way to professional advice. One of The Duke Firm's local zoom lawyers will call you to set up an appointment.

No contest divorce

We understand the stress of divorce. We know how hard it is for you and your children. We know you just want to get through these difficult times. We want to ease the process for you.

If you and your spouse agree about how you are going to divide your property and the custody arrangement of your children, you can get an uncontested divorce. In this situation, the process we offer is as follows:

1. Answer a few questions
2. Meet with your local zoom lawyer
3. We file the petition
4. 61 days later, we prove the divorce in court
5. You are done!

Name change

It has been years since your divorce and your children no longer require that you bear the same last name as theirs. You decide to take back your maiden name. But when you investigate the process, it seems long and laborious. Or, perhaps you have always disliked your first or last name and want to legally change it. The Duke Firm takes the labor out of the process for you. We will take care of the legal notices. All you have to do is the following:

1. Answer a few questions
2. Talk with your local zoom lawyer
3. We post the notices and file the petition
4. You have your new, legal name

Then you will have the legal proof of your name change and can submit it to the Social Security Administration, Division of Motor Vehicles, and other agencies and institutions.

Business formation

When you answer a few questions about the business you would like to start, a local zoom lawyer can get you on your way throughout Texas, be it in Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, or Austin. Our business law attorneys can help you choose the appropriate structure for your business:

We take care of filing the paperwork for you, including registering your business name.

Will, living will, power of attorney, medical power of attorney

A will is a means of controlling how your assets are handled after your death.  It is a legal document describing in detail how your property is to be distributed and your children cared for.

A person who neglects drafting a will leaves property unclaimed, making the probate process much more complicated for the remaining heirs.

According to Texas law, assets involving land and related improvements are considered real property. Those which involve cash or material possessions are termed personal property.

Together, real and personal property make up the whole of your financial assets. When it comes to end-of-life decisions involving these assets, your health, and your family, a qualified attorney from The Duke Firm can assist you in directing the following:

• How you would like to see your real and personal property inherited
• Who you would like to see granted guardianship of your children
• Who will have the power of attorney to make financial decisions on your behalf if you are unable to make them
• How advanced medical care should be administered to you and who will be given medical power of attorney should you become incapacitated

Contact The Duke Firm now, answer a few questions, talk with your local zoom lawyer, and you can be assured peace of mind that all of your affairs are in order and your care and your wealth transfers the way you want. Call The Duke at 888-314-5720 or use our quick contact form.

Probate

In the state of Texas, all legal wills and estate plans must be verified in probate court before assets are administered.  The act of validating a will, called probate, involves the distribution of assets by a court-appointed representative.  Its primary function is to protect the interests of creditors and beneficiaries while facilitating the distribution process.

Probate administration can involve two different types of proceedings:

• Independent administrations, where a valid legal will exists
• Dependent administrations, where there is no legal will in existence or all named beneficiaries are disqualified from inheritance

Whichever situation applies, the attorneys at The Duke Firm can guide you through the process of asset distribution, debt liquidation, and dispute resolution.  We offer experienced advice to help the probate process run as smoothly as possible while minimizing conflict, delay, and expense. Just answer a few questions, talk to a local zoom probate attorney, and you can zoom through the probate process.

Real estate lease

Whether you are a tenant or landlord, a real estate lease drafted by a qualified Texas real estate attorney is your way to a solid legal foundation and peace of mind. Just answer a few questions, talk to a local zoom lawyer familiar with your Texas location, and we will produce your lease tailored to your specific rental needs.

Real estate deed transfer

Perhaps you have decided to give your property to a loved one as a gift or place it in a living trust, or maybe add a name or delete a name from your property title. The Duke Firm and our network of local zoom lawyers can help you transfer your property by taking your answers to a few questions and preparing a legally valid real estate deed. Let us do the work for you. We will even file the deed. It is just that simple.

Oil and gas lease negotiation

This is Texas, after all. The Duke Firm's local zoom lawyers in San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, and Houston know oil and gas. We know how to negotiate a lease. You can rely on us to take care of your lease quickly. Just answer a few questions, talk to a local zoom lawyer, and be on your way.

Zoom to a better way

The Duke Firm's Self-Help Center wants to save you time and money when you have straightforward legal issues. Work with us and we will have you on your way hassle free. Call The Duke today at 888-314-5720 or use our quick contact form to tell us what you need.