How a Consumer Hired a Lawyer to Draft an Affidavit of Ownership in Texas

In 2023, a personal client in Texas sought assistance in drafting an affidavit of ownership to facilitate the closure of a bank account held in a deceased family member's name. The client faced the challenge of requiring proper documentation for the bank, as no beneficiary had been designated prior to the passing of the individual, despite the availability of a death certificate. This situation presented a need for clear legal guidance to navigate the complexities surrounding the account's ownership. As a result, the client received one proposal from a licensed lawyer, with a flat fee bid of $499, all aimed at meeting the client's requested deadline of less than a week.