The Fall 2025 KREIG LLC Houston Probate Attorney Scholarship application period is now closed. Our winner will be contacted and announced by July 15th, 2025.

Spring 2026 applications will open December 1, 2025

KREIG LLC’s Houston Probate Attorney Scholarship

The legal profession stands at a technological crossroads, and estate planning represents one of the most promising areas for innovation. KREIG LLC, a Houston probate attorney firm specializing in probate and estate litigation, recognizes that tomorrow’s attorneys must understand how emerging technologies can revolutionize how families preserve and transfer wealth.

Two Annual Awards of $2,500 Each
Fall & Spring Semesters

Scholarship Mission

This scholarship challenges law students to explore practical applications of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology in estate planning. We seek innovative solutions that can help families efficiently transfer assets while minimizing probate disputes and litigation.

Scholarship Prompt

Explain novel but practical ways that either AI and/or blockchain technology can be adapted or used to help those with assets efficiently and effectively pass assets to their beneficiaries or heirs without triggering probate disputes or probate litigation.

Your response should demonstrate both legal understanding and technological insight. Consider addressing:

  • How these technologies could streamline estate administration
  • Methods to reduce family conflicts during asset distribution
  • Ways to improve transparency and documentation in estate planning
  • Practical implementation challenges and solutions
  • Potential regulatory considerations in Texas

Award Schedule & Deadlines

Fall Semester Award

Application Deadline: June 15, 2025 (11:59 PM CT)

Award Notification: July 15, 2025

Payment: August 1, 2025

Spring Semester Award

Application Deadline: December 15, 2025 (11:59 PM CT)

Award Notification: January 15, 2026

Payment: February 1, 2026

Eligibility Requirements

Academic Standing

Must be a current 2L or 3L student enrolled in an accredited law school located in Texas

GPA Requirement

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in law school coursework

Citizenship

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability

Submission Format

Written essay of 1,500-2,500 words responding to the scholarship prompt

Required Application Materials

All applicants must submit the following materials through our online application form:

  • Completed Application Form: Including personal information and law school details
  • Written Essay: 1,500-2,500 words addressing the scholarship prompt
  • Current Resume: Highlighting academic achievements, work experience, and relevant activities
  • Law School Transcript: Official or unofficial transcript with confidential information redacted as needed
  • Optional: Up to two letters of recommendation from law school professors, legal professionals, or employers discussing academic potential and professional promise

Evaluation Process

KREIG LLC partners will review all submissions with a panel of legal and technology professionals. Selection will be based on:

  • Innovation and practicality of proposed solutions (40%)
  • Understanding of legal principles in estate planning and probate (30%)
  • Quality of writing and presentation (20%)
  • Academic achievement and professional potential (10%)

The decision of the judging panel is final. Winners will be notified by telephone and email.

Ready to Apply?

Submit your application and all required materials through our online form with document upload feature.

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Note: Link will be active during application periods

Award Distribution

Each $2,500 scholarship will be awarded as a single payment made jointly to the winning student and their law school. Funds are intended to support tuition, books, and educational expenses.

Terms and Conditions

Submission Ownership

All application materials, including essays and supporting documents, become the property of KREIG LLC upon submission. By applying, students grant KREIG LLC the right to use, publish, and distribute submitted content for educational and promotional purposes without additional compensation.

Privacy and Publicity

Houston Probate Attorney Scholarship winners consent to the use of their name, likeness, law school affiliation, and essay content for promotional purposes related to the scholarship program.

Liability Release

By submitting an application, students agree to hold KREIG LLC and its employees harmless from any liability associated with the Houston Probate Attorney Scholarship program or award process.

Building Tomorrow’s Legal Profession

The Houston Probate Attorney Scholarship program launched in 2025 to support the next generation of legal professionals who will shape how technology transforms estate planning practice.