Yes you should acknowledge it and plan on paying it. The mother/child are entitled to collect from the father's share of the estate.

Do I really need the assistance from an attorney to file a petition contesting a Will?

Courts don't just make decisions with regard to facts. You must present evidence to prove your contentions. Therefore simply filing a petition...

Contact an attorney for a simple consultation and have the title to the home pulled. If you were married for 38 years and at least at some point...

Unadopted stepbrother filed written objection.

Yes any objection filed would be considered before the case closes. I have a feeling your step-brother has also posted questions here on Avvo and...

Speak with a financial planner. There is a chance you can roll it over as surviving spouse. It would stay that way for your life and then your...

Probate code 6454?

You have asked at least a 1/2 dozen questions in this site. Continuing to ask won't change the answer. in your case there was a WILL. Therefore...

Do I have to pay rent?

Not sure what the case is about or why you think you wouldn't have to pay rent, but if you are living there you owe rent. I cannot imagine being a...

That is shocking. I would be interested in hearing what my colleagues have to say about this. I am not sure what can legally be done about it...

You should withdraw your motion. If you do not you should show up and withdraw it at the hearing. Never a good idea to just not show up at a...

Is it considered a violation of a court order if he still calls my phone every night?

It could be. Since you got her a phone, it should stop. If not report it to the court.