Am I able to retain an attorney for my grandparents estate if I'm not named the representative?

Yes. You have right to hire your own attorney. Facts you recited do sound suspicious. Act quickly to freeze the real property and any other...

How do I proceed with filing claim, and what type of attorney should I be hiring?

Consult probate counsel with litigation experience. Immediately file petition to be appointed Administrator to probate ex-H estate. Appointment...

Can creating an account on a collection agencies website count as acknowledgemnt?

Probably not. Depends on facts of your matter. Carefully read disclosures, documents which you signed (wet and electronically). Demand copies of...

What papers do we need to file?

If there was a defect in service, you may have opportunity to have judgment set aside. Not enough facts provided to further advise. Consult...

You have been served with a summons and a complaint. No form is appropriate to for response. You must respond with fact specific pleading within...

How do I proceed with debt consolidation.

You have described a BK scenario. Hard for me to see how a feasible debts consolidation plan can be implemented. Recommend you consult BK counsel.

Do I need to worry about any remaining or unsettle issues among heirs after I brought a property from a CA probate Court?

Not possible to guarantee you will never be sued. Take prudent steps to minimize risks: subject sale to court confirmation, purchase title...

2002 my dad passed. quarter of a million was his worth. In probate, his final decree of distribution, states "pending".

Something has gone awry. 12 years is highly unusual. Review with probate counsel.

How do I contest a will that hasn't been updated for 23years

Old will is presumed valid. You will have burden of proving invalidity. Hire probate litigation counsel.

What type of attorney?Dad died 3/2014, him/wife were seperated. She said no will, last week 2008 will appears.

Facts raise several concerns. Hire probate litigation counsel.