Tonya L. Knauth, Attorney, PLLC

05/18/2026

We’re hiring a Legal Assistant/Intake Specialist!
📍 Greater Heights | Estate Planning, Probate & Guardianship
We are a growing, client-focused firm looking for a full-time, in-office Legal Assistant/Intake Specialist who is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working directly with clients.
We offer competitive pay based on experience and full benefits.
🔹 What you’ll do:
• Communicate with clients regarding estate planning, probate and guardianship matters
• Manage case files and deadlines with a high level of accuracy
• Support attorneys and paralegals with day-to-day case management
🔹 What we’re looking for:
• Prior experience in a law firm environment (estate planning/probate a plus)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Comfortable speaking with clients and providing excellent service
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with CRM or case management systems preferred
• A reliable team player with a positive, professional attitude
We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and take ownership of their work.
📩 Interested? Email Payton at [email protected]. Please include a brief description of your relevant experience in your email.

05/09/2025

“Adulting” for Young Adults – Creating Support with Legal Planning Documents

Yes, your young adult needs legal documents! Once someone turns 18, their parents no longer have automatic authority to make medical or financial decisions on their behalf, or even access to medical information. Without planning documents, loved ones could face legal hurdles if there's ever an emergency.

Planning at this age isn't just about money—it's about ensuring that the right people can step in and help if needed. It's a smart, responsible move that offers peace of mind for both the young adult and their family.

We offer a comprehensive young adult planning package for $700, including:
• a video consultation for the young adult client with Tonya, where Tonya explains their legal needs and answers any questions
• custom documents, with Tonya’s explanation and a supervised signing meeting:
o Declaration of Guardian in the Event of Future Incapacity
o Directive to Physicians
o Medical Power of Attorney and Designation of Health Care Agent
o HIPAA Release and Authorization
o Statutory Durable Power of Attorney (for financial transactions)

Why is working with Tonya better than an online service? In short, personalized service with an attorney for your young adult, and peace of mind that this is done correctly. Tonya is a mom who truly enjoys supporting families and working with young people to be sure they have their ducks in a row.

The typical turnaround time for completion is approximately one month. To get started, please call the office at (713) 396-0876 to schedule a meeting with Tonya.

11/17/2021

My friend and work family, Joellen Snow, ‘s, beloved husband has passed. Stan was such a loving and gentle soul and was a great help to us at the office, always with good cheer and humor. He will be missed. Memorial service is tomorrow, info in the obituary.

Celebrate the life of George O'Neal, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Heights Funeral Home.

07/03/2021

Check out the new website! www.tonyaknauth.com

Tonya Knauth is an experienced attorney who serves Texas families with wills and trusts, probate, and guardianship. She helps families “get their ducks in a row” with a personal, no-pressure approach. She meets with clients on their terms, provides complete information and up-front pricing, and ...

05/11/2021

Tomorrow I'll be speaking virtually on estate planning to the Houston Alzheimer's Association - anyone can attend. If you or someone you love is in the early stages of the disease, Houston Alzheimer's Association has a great Early Stage support system. Check it out!

07/07/2020

What is “Estate Planning”? And What is the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on our Ability to Plan? - information for non-lawyers. My firm is fully operational...

03/20/2020

I sincerely hope everyone who reads this is well, and I wish you and your family health, wellness and peace during these difficult times.

Is getting your will and other documents in order still on your to-do list? Are you ready to use this time to get them done? I am here to help. Everyone at my firm is working and we can do a lot remotely!

The most reliable way to contact me is to email me at [email protected].

******Coronavirus Update For All Clients******

At our firm, we take our work and everyone’s health seriously.

For the time being, we will be working remotely. We all have full access to our telephone and computer systems, and will continue to work on ongoing matters and take new cases. We will be happy to set meetings with clients by phone and/or by video conference.

We will respond to email and phone messages as soon as possible. We value our clients and will continue to serve you through these times. Please let us know if you have any questions.

05/11/2019

Families with special needs members are invited to attend an informational luncheon on Sunday, May 19, at 12:15 pm in Fondren Lounge. The speaker will be Tonya Knauth, PLLC, an attorney, mother of three children, and a long-time St. Paul’s UMC member. Her law practice focuses on wills and trusts, ...

05/02/2019

I had a great time at Garden Oaks Montessori Middle School Career Day. We played “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Lawyer Edition”! A little chocolate and some competition as an incentive, and even those young teens got into the spirit of learning how lawyers help others and seek justice.

04/03/2019

For the 7th year, I volunteered at the Houston Volunteer Lawyers Will-a-Thon this morning. Seniors and Veterans getting their ducks in a row!

I’m with Veronica Jacobs, HVLP Legal Services Director, and Associate Judge Clarinda Comstock - 7 years ago she was my mentor attorney at the event - now I serve as a mentor and she’s the Associate Judge of Probate Court 4!